Gerrard Yearns to Join Forces with Salah on the Pitch

Liverpool Legend Reflects on Dream Partnership

A tantalizing prospect for Liverpool supporters remains just a dream: seeing Steven Gerrard and Mohamed Salah play together. Recently, Gerrard shared that Salah is the one player he wishes he could have shared the field with at Anfield.

Reds’ Icons: A Missed Opportunity

Both Gerrard and Salah stand tall among Liverpool’s all-time leading goalscorers. Gerrard netted 186 goals during his illustrious career, while Salah continues to add to his current tally of 245 goals for the club.

Gerrard’s remarkable 17-year tenure with Liverpool concluded two years prior to Salah’s arrival from AS Roma in 2017. Since then, Salah has become a pivotal figure, leaving his own indelible mark on the club.

Gerrard’s Candid Q&A

In a recent, lighthearted Q&A session with TNT Sports, Steven Gerrard openly admitted that Mohamed Salah is the one player he would have relished playing alongside.

Here are some highlights from the Q&A:

When asked about his favorite goal, Gerrard cited, “West Ham, FA Cup final 2006.”

Regarding his favorite piece of memorabilia, Gerrard stated, “Champions League final winner’s medal, 2005.”

When asked which trophy meant the most to him, Gerrard again said, “Champions League final, 2005.”

Reflecting on a haunting footballing moment, he mentioned, “Chelsea, 2014.”

When asked about which current Liverpool player he sees himself in the most, Gerrard picked Dominik Szoboszlai.

Finally, when asked about his footballing idols, Gerrard named Paul Gascoigne and John Barnes.

While Gerrard and Salah never had the chance to share the pitch, their achievements have solidified their places among Liverpool’s legends. As of 2024, Salah holds the record for most goals scored in a single Premier League season (32 goals in 2017-2018), further cementing his legacy Premier League Stats.