Despite turning 33 in June, Mohamed Salah is leading the list of players with the highest goal contribution rate in the history of the tournament. After 18 matches, the Egyptian striker has scored 17 goals and made 13 assists, averaging to 1 goal every 52.7 minutes. This figure far exceeds Gabriel Jesus'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Man City 2016-2017) and is even 10 minutes better than Erling Haaland in the 2022-2023 record season.
Liverpool's recent 5-0 win over West Ham is a typical example of Salah's excellent form. In this match, he scored 1 goal and assisted 2 times, bringing the total number of times he contributed to his goal to 30 in just 18 matches. The Kop star has also set a record of 8 consecutive matches in which he scored and assisted in the same Premier League match.
In addition, Salah has reached the milestone of 30 assists faster than any player in Liverpool's history, surpassing the achievement of Luis Suarez (19 matches). This further affirms his class and deserves to be one of the best players in the Premier League era.
Not only is Salah an excellent striker, he is also the centerpiece of Liverpool's playing style under Arne Slot. With the new tactical diagram, the 32-year-old star is often present in more dangerous attack positions, especially in the right wing of the penalty area. The Dutch captain has adjusted the system to make Salah and Gakpo play the bridging role, while Diaz takes on the role of the "false 9".
Salah has now contributed to 38% of Liverpool's total Premier League goals this season, behind only Chris Wood (42%) and Erling Haaland (44%). Not only that, he also created more than 1/3 of the expected goals (xG) and big opportunities of the Anfield team.
Despite having to shoulder more responsibility, Mohamed Salah has maintained incredible stability. The Egyptian only needs an average of 113 minutes to recover the ball in the attack area, his lowest since 2018-2019, showing Liverpool have used him more effectively to preserve his fitness.
Salah not only has excellent technique but also shows maturity in playing mindset. His strong mentality and decisiveness were clearly shown in his classy plays against West Ham.
The striker born in 1992 caused defender Mavropanos to suffer a delicate needle job before making the perfect assist for Cody Gakpo. The highlight of the performance was Diogo Jota's assist after a technical dribble, along with a cool goal in the second half.
Despite his impressive form, Salah's future at Liverpool remains unclear. He has scored at least 20 goals in 8 consecutive seasons, but currently, a new contract has not been signed. The 33-year-old admitted in a recent interview that "there has been no progress" in negotiations, although both sides wish to continue to be together.
Liverpool's goal of keeping Salah is not only a top priority but also a mandatory requirement if the Merseyside side are to continue competing at the top. He is not only an excellent striker but also a symbol of the club at the moment, who has contributed significantly to the recent success of The Kop.
