Salah equals Steven Gerrard's record at Liverpool

Mohamed Salah makes his mark in the final derby, while expressing his desire to leave Liverpool with a perfect ending by securing a Champions League spot.

Mohamed Salah continues to leave a strong impression in his final days wearing Liverpool's shirt, playing a key role in helping the team defeat Everton 2-1 in a dramatic Merseyside derby, while expressing his wish to bid farewell to the fans in the most complete way.

In his last appearance in the Merseyside derby, Salah opened the scoring at Hill Dickinson Stadium, thereby equaling the record for most goals scored for Liverpool in Premier League derbies with 9 goals, a record previously held by legend Steven Gerrard. Nevertheless, the Egyptian star remained humble, emphasizing that the team's victory is the most important thing, especially in a difficult and highly competitive match like a derby.

Liverpool's victory was decided in stoppage time by Virgil van Dijk's header, but Salah was the one who laid the foundation with the opening goal, helping the team regain confidence. As the season enters its final phase, the 32-year-old forward also candidly shared about his journey soon ending at Anfield. He said he hasn't yet taken time to reflect on the past, but is fully focused on scoring and helping the team secure a Champions League spot, while hoping to "say goodbye in the right way."

Salah's confirmation that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season makes the atmosphere at Anfield more special than ever. After many years of dedication and winning all major and minor trophies, he is entering his final matches in the red shirt with the determination to conclude his glorious journey with the most meaningful contributions.

Captain Van Dijk also couldn't hide his emotions when talking about his close teammate. The Dutch defender affirmed that Salah is not only important on the pitch but also a major figure in the dressing room, someone who has shared every emotional moment with the team over many years. He believes Salah's value will be talked about even more when the forward officially departs.

With 5 matches remaining, Liverpool is still fiercely competing for a top 5 position. In that journey, Salah undoubtedly remains the greatest hope, not only to bring points but also to write a beautiful final chapter for one of the greatest legends in the club's history.