Liverpool had to win the Merseyside derby taking place in the early morning of April 25. If they cannot get 3 points against host Everton, they will be left behind in the race to win the Premier League championship this season. In that context, striker Mohamed Salah has a lot of expectations from The Reds fans.
There is a reason for Liverpool to look forward to Salah’s brilliance. The Egyptian international is Liverpool’s number 1 striker in the English Premier League this season. He has currently scored 17 goals for The Reds after 33 rounds, only 3 goals behind the person leading the “Top Scorer” list.
Importantly, Salah really likes the smell of the Merseyside derby. According to statistics, this 31-year-old striker has hit Everton’s net 7 times, after 10 encounters. Especially recently, Salah’s scoring frequency in Merseyside derbies is very regular. Specifically, he was responsible for 6 goals in the last 5 matches against the home team Goodison Park.
Needless to say, in the first leg of this season (round 9), Salah brought sadness to Everton. He scored both goals in the Merseyside derby in the second half, to help Liverpool win 2-0. Not to mention in that match, the Egyptian striker also had a situation where the ball bounced off the post.
To date, only one Liverpool player has ever scored two doubles against Everton, divided equally between the first and second legs of the Premier League. That was Dick Forshaw’s record in the 1925/26 season. More than ever, people who love Liverpool are hoping that Salah will do the same thing in the battle at Goodison Park on the morning of April 25.
Everton is not in good form. In particular, they conceded in 9/11 recent matches in all competitions, including a heavy 0-6 loss to host Chelsea in round 33. With that loose defense system, the team The owner of Goodison Park is very susceptible to being punished by Salah.
According to some sources, this may be Salah’s last season with Liverpool. After the 2023/24 season ends, the Egyptian star will likely leave Anfield to move to Saudi Arabia to play football. It is known that Al Ittihad Club is making an attractive salary offer that is very difficult to refuse for Liverpool’s number 1 striker.
Therefore, Salah really wants to have a beautiful ending at Anfield. He wants to lead The Reds to the Premier League championship this season, as a farewell gift to Liverpool fans. Up to now, after 33 rounds, coach Jurgen Klopp’s team is ranked 2nd with 1 point more than Man City and 3 points behind Arsenal.
