In Liverpool’s 4-1 victory against Brentford on Saturday, February 17, Mohamed Salah marked his return from a hamstring ιnjᴜry sustained during AFCON 2023 by both scoring and assisting, becoming the latest Premier League player to achieve this feat in over 30 matches. The 31-year-old forward showcased his goal-scoring prowess with a precise finish, contributing to the Reds’ decisive win over the Bees. Additionally, Salah played a pivotal role in setting up Alexis Mac Allister’s goal, securing Liverpool’s continued leadership in the Premier League standings.

According to the BBC, Salah has now scored and assisted in 30 different league matches, placing him in elite company alongside Wayne Rooney (36), Thierry Henry (32), and Alan Shearer (31), who have achieved this feat more times. With 15 Premier League goals this season, Salah, vying for another Golden Boot, stands as the first African player to accomplish this remarkable milestone. He currently trails only Erling Haaland in the race for the season’s top goal-scorer.

As previously mentioned in Sports Brief, Salah marked his comeback from both ιnjᴜry and AFCON 2023 by scoring and assisting in Liverpool’s 4-1 triumph over Brentford on Saturday. The Egyptian forward, entering the game as a substitute for the ιnjᴜred Diogo Jota, experienced his first appearance for the Reds since their win against Newcastle on New Year’s Day.