Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah has reiterated his desire to exit Anfield “in the right way” after playing a starring role in the Reds’ dramatic 2-1 victory over Everton on Sunday evening, April 19.
In what was his final Merseyside derby, the Egyptian international scored the opening goal at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, equalizing Steven Gerrard’s record of nine goals to become the joint-top scorer in the fixture’s Premier League history.
Despite a challenging final season, Salah delivered a clinical first-time finish into the bottom-right corner following a pass from Cody Gakpo.
Everton’s Beto later equalized, but a 100th-minute header from Virgil van Dijk secured a victory that moved Liverpool seven points clear of sixth-placed Chelsea.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, Salah focused on his ultimate goal: ensuring the club returns to Europe’s elite competition.“I hope I will just keep scoring and help the team to achieve the Champions League this season.
Hopefully, I say farewell in the right way,” Salah said. Reflecting on the intensity of the rivalry, he added, “It feels great. The most important thing was to help the team to settle down and feel more confident.
We knew before the game it was going to be tricky, difficult, and I’m glad we were able to win it.”
Salah, who confirmed last month that he will leave at the end of the campaign after a glittering nine-year stint, received high praise from his captain.
Van Dijk described him as an “outstanding teammate,” noting that while the appreciation often intensifies once a player has left, the squad recognizes his immense value now.
With only a handful of games remaining in the season, Salah remains determined to leave a lasting legacy by securing a top-four finish.