Mohamed Salah delivered a signature performance in his final Merseyside derby, scoring the opening goal as Liverpool secured a vital 2-1 Premier League victory over Everton. The Egyptian winger's goal, his ninth in Premier League Merseyside derbies, placed him joint top scorer with Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.
Captain Virgil van Dijk netted the late winner, capping off a crucial three points for the Anfield club. "It feels great," Salah stated post-match. "The most important thing was to help the team to settle down and feel more confident. I’m glad we were able to win it."
Van Dijk lauded Salah's impact, saying, "He's so important for us, on and off the pitch. The appreciation sometimes comes when players are gone, but we appreciate him so much. He's an outstanding teammate."
Salah expressed his desire to end his Liverpool tenure on a high note, stating, "I wish I just keep scoring, and help the team to achieve Champions League this season - hopefully I say farewell in the right way."