Mohamed Salah has once again proven why he is one of the best attackers in world football. After another brilliant performance, the Egyptian forward became the first player in Europe’s top five leagues this season to reach double figures for goals and assists in all competitions. Achieving this in just 17 appearances, Salah’s numbers continue to demonstrate his exceptional consistency and impact at Liverpool.
Salah has been at the heart of Liverpool’s success this season, helping the club soar to the top of the Premier League under new manager Arne Slot. His goal in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa pushed him to 165 Premier League goals, surpassing Robbie Fowler to sit eighth on the all-time scoring list. The assist he provided for Darwin Núñez’s opening goal was also notable, though it came under slightly unconventional circumstances. Salah, who had been brought down on the counterattack, showed his sharp awareness to spark the move that led to the goal. His own strike later in the match was a clinical finish after intercepting a Villa pass, showcasing the classic Salah style: pace, composure, and precision.
This season has seen Salah reach double figures for both goals and assists for the fourth consecutive year, and he’s on pace to potentially set new personal bests in terms of assists. Currently, he has 20 goal involvements in just over 1,300 minutes, averaging a goal or assist every 67.5 minutes his best rate since joining Liverpool. His incredible numbers have him leading the way in Europe’s top leagues, with only Harry Kane, Omar Marmoush, and Robert Lewandowski having more goal involvements this season.
In addition to his goal-scoring feats, Salah has continued to be a major creator for Liverpool. His 30 chances created from open play are the most of any player at the club, with the next closest being Cody Gakpo with 21. Salah’s ability to influence attacking sequences is unparalleled at Liverpool, having been involved in 100 shot-ending sequences this season. No other player at the club comes close to this figure.
Given Salah’s importance to Liverpool’s success, it’s clear that his form this season has been vital. His performances have solidified his place as the team’s main man, as his goal involvements nearly double that of any other player, such as Luis Díaz (11). His high involvement in both goals and assists highlights his invaluable contribution to Liverpool’s title challenge.
However, the fact that Salah’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season has created uncertainty. After a disappointing period last year, where Salah struggled to maintain his usual high standards, some might have questioned whether he was worth a long-term investment. But his performances this season have silenced those doubts. Salah’s game has evolved under Slot, with his touch-zone maps showing more central positions in recent years, although he remains incredibly effective on the right side of the penalty area, where most of his best work is done.
Liverpool is reportedly in talks with Salah about extending his deal, along with other key players like Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose contracts also expire next summer. Salah’s ongoing excellence, coupled with his leadership on and off the pitch, only strengthens his position in these negotiations.
Since joining Liverpool in 2017, Salah has amassed an incredible 221 goals and 97 assists in 366 appearances. He has never scored fewer than 23 goals in a season, solidifying his legacy as one of the club’s greatest-ever players. As he continues to perform at an elite level, Liverpool fans will be hoping that the Egyptian King remains at Anfield for many more seasons to come.
