Mohamed Salah achieved yet another milestone this week, moving up to eighth on the Premier League’s all-time scorers list, surpassing Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler with his match-winning goal against Brighton on Saturday. Salah’s trademark left-footed finish into the far corner marked his ninth goal of the season, adding to seven assists across 15 games—an impressive tally of 16 goal contributions.
At 32, Salah’s role within Arne Slot’s Liverpool continues to evolve. While he may have lost a bit of pace and no longer beats defenders as frequently, his playmaking skills have become even more prominent, leaving him just seven assists shy of David Beckham’s spot in the Premier League’s top 10 assist leaders.
In Liverpool’s comeback win against Brighton, Salah’s brilliance shone, especially after a lackluster first half that even Slot acknowledged: “We didn’t show up.” Anfield’s electric atmosphere helped rally the Reds, with Salah celebrating in front of The Kop as the stadium erupted following his two quick goals that reversed the game’s momentum.
Brighton’s coaching staff and players were visibly affected by Anfield’s intense environment, with coach Jonas Scheuermann urging his players to stay calm amidst the rising noise, and Brighton assistant Fabian Hurzeler admitting that he underestimated the power of Anfield’s atmosphere until experiencing it firsthand.
After the match, Salah shared his love for Anfield on social media, posting, “No matter what happens, I will never forget what scoring at Anfield feels like.” He also stated his clear objective for the season: reclaiming the Premier League title, saying, “Top of the table is where this club belongs. Nothing less.”
However, fans and Liverpool’s hierarchy likely noted the ambiguous “no matter what happens” phrase, which has fueled speculation about his future. Salah’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season, and he previously hinted at unresolved contract talks. Back in September, he surprised many by revealing on live TV, “it’s my last year in the club,” followed by the explanation that “Nobody in the club talked to me yet about contracts.”
Now, Salah’s latest message appears as a subtle but clear nudge to Liverpool’s decision-makers. The club faces a critical decision: either meet Salah’s demands or risk losing a player who has not only been instrumental this season but is also poised to become one of Liverpool’s all-time top four scorers. Liverpool will need to find a way to keep Salah beyond this season—no matter what.
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