Despite the immense development in English football and the precise monitoring of all its details by specialized media and sports statistics websites that leave no stone unturned, subjecting everything to careful analysis, Egyptian star Mohamed Salah has inadvertently revealed inaccuracies in tracking the numbers recorded in English stadiums. This came through his creation of Liverpool’s goal in the match where they visited Sunderland yesterday, Wednesday.
The goal scored by Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk came from a pure assist by Salah, who sent a high ball from a corner kick that van Dijk rose to meet, heading it towards the net after it deflected off a Sunderland player. This gave ‘Mo’ a new goal contribution to add to his impressive record of numbers.
Liverpool Announces Mohamed Salah’s Contributions
However, the surprise came after the match when Liverpool Club announced via its official social media pages that Mohamed Salah’s goal contributions for the team in the English Premier League had reached 92, putting him level with the club’s legend, Steven Gerrard.
This announcement prompted Liverpool’s technical director to state that he was happy with Salah being equal to Gerrard, expressing his hope that he can surpass the former ‘Reds’ legend. He also described him as an exceptional player who continues to write history.
But the surprise was that the English Premier League published on its Facebook page a list of players’ goal contributions in the competition, highlighting that Salah’s contributions had reached 93, placing him in seventh position, while Gerrard came in eighth with 92 contributions.
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For his part, Mohamed Salah himself was quick to adopt and share on his Instagram account the Premier League’s statistics, thereby affirming his stance that his contributions for Liverpool in the Premier League have reached 93.
However, regardless of the disagreement over the number of the Egyptian star’s contributions, what he is achieving on English pitches—despite the current wave of doubt surrounding him—and his continued history-making with Liverpool through the unique achievements and records he sets, remains astonishing for a player who is thirty-four years old.
Number of Mohamed Salah’s goal contributions in the Premier League according to what the club publishedNumber of Mohamed Salah’s goal contributions in the Premier League according to what the Premier League published
Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah is a world-renowned Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liverpool FC and captains the Egypt national team. Rising from humble beginnings in Nagrig, Egypt, his exceptional skill and goal-scoring prowess have made him a national icon and one of the most celebrated African players in football history.
Liverpool
Liverpool is a historic port city in northwest England, which grew to global prominence during the 18th and 19th centuries due to its pivotal role in the transatlantic trade and migration. Its maritime history is celebrated at the UNESCO-listed Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City, and the city is also globally renowned as the birthplace of The Beatles.
Sunderland
Sunderland is a city in northeast England historically known for its shipbuilding and coal mining industries, which drove its growth during the Industrial Revolution. Today, its cultural sites include the National Glass Centre, reflecting its glassmaking heritage, and the Stadium of Light, home to Sunderland A.F.C.
English Premier League
The English Premier League is a professional football competition founded in 1992 as a breakaway from the Football League’s First Division, becoming the top tier of English football. It is now one of the world’s most-watched and commercially successful sports leagues, known for its global reach and competitive nature.
Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk is a Dutch professional footballer who captains both the Premier League club Liverpool and the Netherlands national team. Widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the world, his career includes a pivotal transfer to Liverpool in 2018, where he became a key figure in winning the UEFA Champions League and Premier League titles.
Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard is a former professional footballer and current manager, best known for his legendary playing career at Liverpool Football Club, where he captained the team for over a decade. He famously led Liverpool to a historic UEFA Champions League victory in 2005 in what is known as the “Miracle of Istanbul.”
Reds
“Reds” is a 1981 American epic historical drama film that chronicles the life of journalist John Reed, who became deeply involved in the Bolshevik Revolution and authored the famous account “Ten Days That Shook the World.” The film portrays his experiences during the Russian Revolution of 1917 and his subsequent efforts to document and support the communist movement in the United States.
Facebook
Facebook is a social media platform founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and his Harvard University roommates. It began as a site for college students before expanding globally, fundamentally changing online communication and becoming a major corporation.
Instagram
Instagram is a social media platform founded in 2010, initially focused on sharing photos and videos with filters. It has since evolved into a major cultural site for visual communication, influencer marketing, and digital storytelling, significantly impacting global social interaction and media consumption.
