Mohamed Salah Matches Gerrard's Record and Ignites Liverpool Fans' Excitement
The Dutch coach Arne Slot praised the performance of Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah after he provided an assist for the winning goal against Sunderland, raising his tally to 92 assists, equaling the record of Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.
Slot emphasized that the precise corner kick executed by Salah, which was headed in by his Dutch teammate Virgil van Dijk in the 61st minute, reflects a clear improvement in the relationship between the coach and the player, after a period of tension that saw Salah excluded from several matches due to a dip in form.
Salah had previously expressed feeling that the club "threw me under the bus," which sparked speculation about his potential departure, but he quickly cleared the air with the Dutch coach to return to the starting lineup.
Regarding matching Gerrard's record, Slot said:
"Salah has many records with this club, but to share this record with a great player like Steven is an amazing achievement. Both have been great players for the club."
He added: "Unfortunately for Steven, I expect Mo to surpass him. I don’t just expect it, but I hope it happens soon."
Slot's statement comes to affirm his great appreciation for Salah's contributions to the team and highlights the improvement in their relationship after a period of tension, giving Liverpool fans hope for the continued brilliance of their Egyptian star in the Premier League.
