Salah has been in scintillating form in the opening months of the season, scoring 15 goals and recording six assists in just 14 matches.
He put in an eye-catching display as the Reds defeated Diego Simeone’s side 2-0 to book their place in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Liverpool and Ajax are through to the Champions League round of 16 with wins on Matchday 4; Manchester City, Real Madrid also register wins.
Liverpool will be facing Atletico Madrid in the reverse leg of the Champions League group match at Anfield.
Liverpool produced an impressive performance to get past Atletico 3-2 when the two sides met a couple of weeks ago.
Nuno Espirito Santo's dismissal comes after Tottenham Hotspur lost 3-0 at home to Manchester United, their fourth defeat in six Premier League games.
Ronaldo opened the scoring and set up the second goal for Edinson Cavani on Saturday, as Manchester United eased past Spurs 3-0.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani scored the opening two goals, as Manchester United comfortably beat Spurs 3-0.
Defender Aymeric Laporte was sent off right on the stroke of half-time for denying Wilfried Zaha a clear goal-scoring opportunity.
On the back of a demoralising 5-0 defeat to Liverpool last weekend, Manchester United will be keen to bounce back in style.