Mohamed Salah once again demonstrated his crucial role in Liverpool’s attack during their 3-3 draw against Newcastle United on Wednesday night in the Premier League. The 32-year-old forward, whose contract expires at the end of the current season, has expressed disappointment over the club’s failure to offer him a new deal. However, his performance at St. James’ Park reaffirmed why he is deserving of an extension. Salah played a key role in Liverpool’s opening goal, assisting Curtis Jones, before scoring twice to put his team ahead. His efforts were matched by a late equalizer from Fabian Schar for Newcastle, but Salah’s individual contribution highlighted his importance to the team.
With two goals in the match, Salah now leads the Premier League’s top scorers with 13 goals this season and has set a new Premier League record for the most times a player has both scored and assisted in the same game—37 instances. Following the match, Liverpool’s head coach, Arne Slot, praised Salah’s performance, stating, “Every time we need Mo Salah he scores a goal,” and added that the club expects him to continue his high level of performance for a long time. Slot noted that Salah was particularly outstanding in the second half, where his skills and contributions were pivotal in keeping Liverpool competitive.
Reflecting on his own assessment of Salah, Slot mentioned that he had been impressed with Salah’s fitness and work ethic since pre-season. “He led by example from the first day onwards,” Slot remarked, emphasizing Salah’s commitment even when many of his international teammates were absent. This strong foundation in training has translated into consistent performances on the pitch, making Salah’s current form no surprise to those around him.
Despite Salah’s heroics, Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League has been reduced from nine points to seven after this draw, marking only their third dropped point of the season under Slot’s management. As Liverpool enters a busy December, Salah’s continued excellence will be crucial in their title bid.
