Liverpool fans turned up at the DW Stadium this evening hoping to catch their first glimpse of summer signing Mohamed Salah in the famous red shirt - and they weren’t disappointed.Jurgen Klopp deployed the Egypt international against Wigan Athletic as part of a three-pronged attack alongside Roberto Firmino and Philippe Coutinho.And Salah sent fans on Twitter crazy with his very first action as a Liverpool player.One of the main reasons Klopp convinced the Reds to shell out a club record £39.6 million fee on Salah this summer was because of the 25-year-old’s blistering pace.With Sadio Mane on one flank and Salah the other, Liverpool are guaranteed to be devastating on the counter-attack next season.

Watch: Salah's first action as a Liverpool player

And Salah gave Liverpool fans a little taster of what’s to come by showing off his incredible speed during the opening minute of the match.

Watch his run here…

The guy’s absolutely rapid.

It would have been the perfect start to his Liverpool career had the ball hit the back of the net.

Liverpool fans react on Twitter

Fans on Twitter knew he was quick, but even they seemed surprised by his pace…

Despite their impressive start to the match, though, Liverpool found themselves 1-0 down when Alex Gilbey put the home side ahead midway through the first half.

Update

However, just before half-time, you-know-who levelled the scores.

Check out his debut goal here...

Video: Salah's Liverpool debut highlights

And here's a video of his individual highlights v Wigan...