After 7 seasons under Jurgen Klopp, Mohamed Salah has become an irreplaceable icon at Anfield with 298 goals and assists. He is also the guarantee of Liverpool's most successful period with countless big and small titles.
When Arne Slot took over as head coach, many were skeptical about Salah's influence. However, the 32-year-old still demonstrated a "terrifying" scoring efficiency.
In the opening match, the striker scored a goal against Ipswich Town and helped the new captain relieve pressure. The 2-0 victory over Aston Villa in round 11 not only marked the personal mark of the "Egyptian King", but also helped him reach the milestone of 10 goals and 10 assists for the first time in the European playground this season.
Salah also set a new record at Anfield, reaching double figures for goals and assists at Anfield after 17 games. The previous record was held by Luis Suarez, but the Uruguayan striker needed 23 games in 2013-14.
More broadly, Salah has scored and assisted 35 times in the Premier League, second only to the legendary Wayne Rooney (36). With his current form, it is entirely possible for the Liverpool striker to break this record this season.
Salah has scored 20 goals for Liverpool in 1,347 minutes this season, averaging a goal or assist every 67.5 minutes in all competitions. That compares to his record-breaking 2017-18 campaign, when he scored 44 goals and provided 14 assists every 71 minutes.
The Egyptian King is the only player to have participated in 100 counter-attacks that ended with a shot, more than 27 other players at Liverpool. It is not an exaggeration to say that Salah is the soul and transit station in every attack of The Kop since joining.
In particular, under Arne Slot, Liverpool no longer maintains a constant attacking rhythm, focusing more on possession and controlling the game. This helps Salah distribute his strength better, controlling his speed to suit his physical condition at the age of 32. This is the main reason why this striker becomes dangerous in the finishing phase.
With Salah’s huge contribution to Liverpool, it’s hard to imagine Anfield without this key striker. However, with many successful deals in recent seasons, The Kop fans can have complete confidence in the replacement of the “Egyptian King”.
Until then, keep enjoying the magic Mohamed Salah is bringing to Liverpool.
