Salah, the enormous sensation

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By: Manu Tournoux

Salah, the enormous sensation

Although he did not score this Saturday, Mohamed Salah was still the great architect of the Reds’ victory against Wolves (1-3).

Led and manhandled for a long time on the Wolverhampton pitch this Saturday, Liverpool nevertheless obtained the victory, winning 1-3 despite Hwang Hee-chan’s early opening score for the locals (7e). Thanks to Cody Gakpo (55e), Andrew Robertson (85e) and Harvey Elliott (90e+1), the Reds turned things around, led by Mohamed Salah credited with three assists.

The star of the Mersey club and the Egyptian selection has thus perfected his status as a red icon, going from 61 to 64 career offerings in the Premier League. A progression far from being anecdotal since the person concerned thus becomes the best African passer in the history of the English elite, ahead of a certain Riyad Mahrez, the former wisp of Leicester and Manchester City who left this summer for Saudi Arabia .

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Also long awaited in the Saudi Pro League during the off-season, the 31-year-old Pharaoh finally chose to remain faithful to Liverpool, for a seventh season. Mohamed Salah has 188 goals for the Reds in 310 games. A record higher than that of the emblematic Steven Gerrard (186 goals). Only Ian Rush (336) and Roger Hunt (261) did better under the famous scarlet tunic.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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