"Egyptian king!" - Anfield erupts after Mohamed Salah's assist in Premier League clash
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Mohamed Salah emerged as one of the main protagonists in the Matchweek 16 Premier League showdown between Liverpool and Brighton.
Details: Mohamed Salah, who came off the bench during the match, delivered a decisive assist to Hugo Ekitike, doubling Liverpool's lead to 2-0. Salah's entrance was met with a wave of emotion at Anfield. The stands erupted with the famous chant: “Mo Salah! Mo Salah! Running down the wing… The Egyptian King!”, once again highlighting the special status the forward holds among the club's faithful.
It's worth noting that Mohamed Salah entered the pitch in the 26th minute, replacing the injured Joe Gomez, and by the 60th minute had already provided an assist, delivering a pinpoint corner for Ekitike to head home.
As of the 70th minute, Liverpool remain 2-0 ahead.
Reminder: Mohamed Salah was not named in the starting lineup for the fifth match in a row.
