Mohamed Salah is set to conclude his Liverpool career as one of the club’s greatest-ever players, according to former manager Jurgen Klopp, who highlighted the forward’s extraordinary output as potentially unmatched in the modern era.
Salah confirmed earlier this week that he will leave Liverpool FC at the end of the season, bringing an end to a highly successful nine-year spell at Anfield. Since joining from AS Roma in 2017, the 33-year-old has made 435 appearances and scored 255 goals, placing him third on Liverpool’s all-time scoring list behind Ian Rush and Roger Hunt.
Speaking to the Anfield Wrap, Klopp reflected on Salah’s consistency and long-term impact, noting that while day-to-day coaching demands remained unchanged, the broader perspective of his achievements is exceptional. He suggested that replicating Salah’s goal-scoring record in the future will be extremely difficult, even for emerging talents such as Hugo Ekitike.
During Klopp’s tenure, Salah played a central role in one of the most successful periods in Liverpool’s recent history, contributing to triumphs in the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, domestic cup competitions, as well as the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.
A key component of that success was Liverpool’s prolific front three, where Salah operated alongside Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane. The trio combined for 338 goals across five seasons, with Salah leading the group on 156—significantly ahead of his attacking partners.
Klopp emphasised Salah’s decisive edge within that unit, describing him as the player most driven to deliver in key moments. While each forward brought distinct qualities, Salah’s clinical finishing and consistency set him apart statistically.
The German coach, who stepped down in 2024 after citing fatigue, also reflected on the emotional nature of farewells at Anfield. Having received a memorable send-off himself, Klopp expressed hope that Salah will be afforded a similarly fitting tribute by supporters in his final appearance.
He added that Salah’s enjoyment of the remainder of the season will likely hinge on maintaining his competitive standards, with victories and goals remaining central to his motivation, before what Klopp believes should be a celebratory and appreciative conclusion to one of Liverpool’s most remarkable individual careers.
