From Goals to Assists: Salah’s Legacy Grows With Historic Derby Record | OneFootball

Egyptian star reaches 89 assists as Liverpool strike early in Merseyside Derby

From Goals to Assists: Salah’s Legacy Grows With Historic Derby Record

Mohamed Salah added another milestone to his glittering Premier League career climbing into the top assist makers list during Liverpool’s derby clash with Everton at Anfield.

Early Impact at Anfield

Inside 10 minute Salah set up Ryan Gravenberch who finished with clinical first time strike to hand Liverpool the lead.

The club’s official page shared photo of the celebration, captioning:

Historic Numbers

With this assist, Salah reached 89 in the Premier League drawing level with James Milner in 6th place on the all time list.

He's now just 3 assist away from matching Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard who sits 8th.

At the top, Ryan Giggs remains untouchable with 162 assist followed by Kevin De Bruyne on 119.

Gravenberch Shines Too

The Dutch midfielder then turned provider himself setting up Hugo Ekitike for Liverpool’s second goal in the 29 minute.

Gravenberch became the youngest Liverpool player to both score and assist in Merseyside Derby.