Liverpool kept their European hopes alive by defeating their traditional rivals Everton 2-1 at their new Goodison Stadium, where star forward Mohamed Salah made his last derby match memorable by scoring a goal.
The 33-year-old Egyptian winger, who has announced that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the current season, once again proved to be a nemesis for Everton.
With this goal, Salah has equaled the record of former captain Steven Gerrard's 9 goals in Premier League 'Merseyside Derby' matches.
After the match, Salah said, "This win was very important. My goal was to restore the team's confidence, and I'm happy that I was able to contribute to the team's victory by scoring in my last derby."
The match started with an aggressive approach from Everton, but in the 29th minute, Mohamed Salah gave Liverpool the lead with an excellent finish. Until the last moments of the game, the competition remained even, but in the injury time, captain Virgil van Dijk scored a brilliant goal to ensure his team's victory.
After the match, Virgil van Dijk praised Mohamed Salah, saying, "Salah is extremely important to us, both on and off the field. Often, players are appreciated after they leave, but we value his presence. He is a great teammate, and his role will be key in the remaining five matches."
Salah, who has been struggling with his form in recent matches, is now back in shape. He has scored three goals in the last three matches. He says he now wants to bid farewell to the club in the best possible way by helping Liverpool qualify for the Champions League.