By Martin Graham
Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool this summer he has secured a place among the club’s best players and one of the most influential figures in the Premier League. While his stats alone underline his greatness, they only partially explain the impact he has had on the fans who have embraced him as the “Egyptian King”.
His movement of Rome in June 2017 for £34m now looks extraordinary value considering what followed. Earlier in his career, he had struggled to establish himself Chelseawith just two goals in 19 games. Interestingly, he had previously snubbed Liverpool in favor of the move after leaving Basel in 2014, with his only early memory at Anfield being a win during his spell at Chelsea in a game remembered for Steven Gerrard’s costly slip.
Salah’s development accelerated rapidly after leaving London. Loan spells and then a prominent spell in Italy transformed him into a complete striker. By the time he joined Liverpool, he was already close to his peak, although even then it is doubtful the club anticipated just how decisive he would be.
His Liverpool career began modestly with a cheeky goal in a 3-3 draw against Watford, but it quickly became clear that it was the start of something extraordinary. From that moment on, the goal became a constant in his game.
Dominance, Trophies and Attack Brilliance
During his Liverpool career, Salah has scored 255 goals in 435 appearances, placing him third on the club’s all-time goalscoring list behind Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. In the Premier League alone, he has registered 189 goals and 92 assists in 310 games, giving him the highest combined total of goals and assists for a single club in the competition’s history.
His first season set the tone, with 44 goals and 14 assists in 52 games. That campaign ended in disappointment due to a shoulder injury in the Champions League final, but redemption came a year later when he scored in a win over Tottenham to secure the trophy.
Salah formed a devastating attacking trio alongside Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino. Operating from the right, he complemented Mane’s presence on the opposite flank and Firmino’s deeper, more creative role. Their combination of intensity, movement and technical quality made them one of the most dangerous forward lines in world football.
Consistency defined his time at Anfield. Even his lowest performance in a full season saw him score 23 goals during a title-winning campaign. His overall win rate of over 60% in both the Premier League and total appearances reflects the sustained success Liverpool enjoyed during his time.
Leadership, transition and lasting impact
As key teammates such as Mane, Firmino, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho stepped up, Liverpool entered a new phase. Despite the changes, Salah remained central and continued to make decisive contributions in what was described as a rebuilt side.
While there were occasional tensions with the managers, including visible frustration during a game against West Ham and subsequent disagreements, his influence on the pitch never waned. He thrived under an attacking system that maximized his strengths and allowed him to remain the team’s primary threat.
Following the departure of Jurgen Klopp, Salah produced another outstanding campaign, scoring 34 goals in 50 starts and playing a vital role in securing the league title. His performances helped ensure a smooth transition into a new managerial era.
His subsequent time at the club was more turbulent. A dip in form, combined with personal and emotional challenges following the loss of a teammate, affected his performances. Public criticism and a strained relationship with the manager briefly overshadowed his contributions, but he still reconnected with fans and remained a respected figure.
Ultimately, these moments do little to diminish what he accomplished. Salah leaves Liverpool with a collection of major honors and a legacy built on goals, consistency and unforgettable performances. His place among the club’s best players is indisputable.
