The only consolation for Everton’s fans after watching Mohamed Salah score yet another Merseyside derby goal is that they will never have to watch the Egyptian in the red of their rivals again. The 33-year-old winger, who has announced he will leave Anfield at the end of the football season, said farewell to Liverpool’s cross-city rivals in trademark fashion, bagging the opener for his side as they snatched a 2-1 English Premier League win on Sunday. In doing so, Salah joined Liverpool’s former midfielder Steven Gerrard as joint top scorer in Premier League Merseyside derbies with nine goals before captain Virgil van Dijk provided the perfect send-off with a late winner.
We knew before the game it was going to be tricky, difficult, and I’m glad we were able to win it.” Liverpool had been on the back foot in the opening exchanges against an energetic Everton side, but Salah settled their nerves with a calmly taken finish to give the visitors a 29th-minute lead in the first derby at Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium. He’s an outstanding teammate to have. We’ve been through everything together, highs and lows.
He will still be important for the last five games we have to play,” he added. With three goals in his last three Premier League starts, Salah has improved his form considerably after a poor campaign, and says he still has more to give. Hopefully, I say farewell in the right way,” Salah said.
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