Steven Gerard’s record is surpassed by Mohamed Salah with his goal against Bournemouth.

Mohamed Salah scored a goal for Liverpool against Bournemouth, securing their first victory of the year. The goal, which passed Steven Gerrard as the club's all-time leading scorer, was a special touch as he passed Gerrard. Salah's goal also helped Liverpool overtake Steven Gerrard in all-time goals scored, with 346. The victory was a relief for Liverpool supporters and had personal meaning for Salah, who is now ranked sixth all-time in goals scored for the team.

Syed

August 21, 2023

• Mohamed Salah scored as Liverpool overcame a deficit to defeat Bournemouth and seize the lead.

• Salah’s goal against the Cherries had a special touch as he passed Steven Gerrard as the club’s all-time leading scorer.

• Ian Rush continues to lead Liverpool in all-time goals scored with 346.

With his goal for Liverpool against Bournemouth on August 19, Mohamed Salah notched a special accomplishment and moved up the list of the team’s all-time leading goal scorers.

After drawing 1-1 with Chelsea in their opening league match, Liverpool entered the encounter seeking their first victory of the year.

Three minutes into the game, the visitors unexpectedly seized the lead thanks to Antoine Semenyo, giving Jurgen Klopp’s team the worst possible start.

However, Luis Diaz brought the Reds back into the contest when he skillfully swiveled a low cross from Diogo Jota into the goal. Dominik Szoboszlai was brought down in the box after being tripped by Joe Rothwell, giving Liverpool the opportunity to take the lead.

After Neto saved his penalty attempt, Salah went up and buried his eighth goal against Bournemouth in his career.

Overtaking Gerrard is Salah.
The goal was a tremendous relief for Liverpool supporters at Anfield, but it also had some personal meaning for Salah, who is now ranked sixth all-time in goals scored for the team.

Although he only made around half as many appearances as the England international, the Egyptian was previously tied with Liverpool star Steven Gerrard for the club’s all-time record of 186 goals.

Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah Ghaly

Liverpool

Forwarder, Midfielder

Egypt Egypt

Age: 32

175 cm

71 kg

Season 2023/2024

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Played 32 6 Missed

Minutes 2536 79.3 Avg

Goals 18 0.6 Avg

Assist 9 0.3 Avg

Attempt 73 2.3 Avg

Passes 913 28.576.6% AvgSucc

Yellow 2 0.1 Avg

Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total twice for 163 minutes for Premier League.

Mohamed Salah scored 1 goal for Liverpool. He procured one assist. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 6th in Premier League. In the last match Liverpool drew 3-1 against AFC Bournemouth. The next match in Premier League will be against Newcastle United.