Salah Breaks Liverpool Assist Record in Brentford Draw
Mohamed Salah delivered the assist that moved him ahead of Steven Gerrard on Liverpool's all-time Premier League list during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Brentford. The Egyptian forward supplied a precise outside-of-the-boot pass for Curtis Jones before receiving a standing ovation upon his 74th-minute substitution. The result confirmed Champions League qualification for the club.
Match Performance and Record
Salah completed 32 of 38 passes for 84 percent accuracy and registered four shots during the fixture. He created one significant chance and struck the woodwork once before departing. Opta data shows he now holds 93 Premier League assists for Liverpool, one more than Gerrard's previous mark.
Career Totals at Anfield
Across 442 appearances, Salah scored 257 goals and contributed to two Premier League titles plus one Champions League triumph. This season he played 41 matches in all competitions, accumulating 3,136 minutes while adding 12 goals and 10 assists. The four-time Premier League Golden Boot winner departs as a free agent.
Next Steps and Contract Status
Salah will represent Egypt at the upcoming World Cup before evaluating future options. Reported destinations include other European leagues as well as opportunities in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, or the United States. No club has been confirmed at this stage.
