Mohamed Salah: Liverpool’s New Steven Gerrard

As Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future at Liverpool remains uncertain, the club faces the prospect of losing a homegrown talent once touted as the next Steven Gerrard. However, while Gerrard’s legacy may be irreplaceable, Liverpool appears to have found a new talisman in Mohamed Salah.

Since joining Liverpool in 2017, Salah has been instrumental in the club’s success under Jurgen Klopp. The Egyptian forward has amassed an impressive 243 goals and 110 assists in 393 appearances, placing him among Liverpool’s greatest modern players.

Salah’s impact extends beyond Anfield, as he has climbed to joint-fifth place on the Premier League’s all-time scoring charts, level with Sergio Aguero on 184 goals. With his current form, Salah could potentially overtake Harry Kane as the league’s second-highest scorer if he extends his stay at Liverpool.

This season, Salah has been particularly crucial to Liverpool’s title challenge, contributing 27 goals and 17 assists in the Premier League alone. His performances have far outshone those of his attacking teammates, highlighting his importance to the team.

While Gerrard’s legacy as a one-club man and local hero may never be matched, Salah has carved out his own place in Liverpool’s history. His consistent brilliance and match-winning abilities have made him the face of this era’s Liverpool team, much like Gerrard was for his generation.

As Salah approaches his 33rd birthday, Liverpool fans will be hoping for news of a contract extension. Regardless of his future, Salah has already cemented his status as a Liverpool great, coming as close as anyone could to filling the enormous void left by Steven Gerrard.