Roy Keane praised Mohamed Salah’s determination after the Egyptian forward secured a crucial 2-1 victory for Liverpool against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Salah’s composed finish in the 65th minute propelled Liverpool to the top of the Premier League table, albeit temporarily.
This goal marked Salah’s persistence, as he had attempted to score on 12 previous occasions during the match.
With this goal, Salah increased his tally for the season to 22 goals and 13 assists in 33 appearances across all competitions, placing him joint-second in the Premier League’s goalscoring charts.
Keane lauded Salah’s mentality, emphasizing that elite goalscorers are undeterred by missed opportunities and continue to assert themselves in goal-scoring positions.
Keane highlighted Salah’s resilience in the face of missed chances, noting that despite numerous attempts, Salah remained undaunted. The Manchester United legend praised Salah’s willingness to keep pushing forward, even when faced with adversity.
Since joining Liverpool from AS Roma in July 2017 for £34.3 million, Salah has been a prolific scorer, accumulating 207 goals and 89 assists in 337 appearances for the Merseyside club. As Liverpool’s third all-time top scorer, Salah has played a pivotal role in their pursuit of domestic and European success. His contribution was evident in Liverpool’s comeback against Brighton, where he also played a part in Luis Diaz’s equalizing goal.
Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool’s departing manager, hailed Salah as an “all-time great” following his exceptional goal-scoring exploits. Salah became only the fifth player in Liverpool’s history to reach 200 goals earlier this season, joining the esteemed company of Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. Klopp expressed admiration for Salah’s remarkable development both on and off the pitch, acknowledging his status as an extraordinary player destined for greatness.
Salah’s impact extends beyond domestic competitions, as his goals played a crucial role in Liverpool’s triumphs in the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. During the 2019-20 campaign, Salah contributed 19 goals and 10 assists as Liverpool clinched the league title. Additionally, his performance in the Champions League was instrumental in Liverpool’s success, with Salah registering five goals and two assists in 12 appearances during the victorious 2018-19 season.
