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With Mohamed Salah leaving Liverpool, it’s easy to talk about trophies and big moments, but what really shows how incredible he has been are the records he has broken. And there are a lot of them.

Here are 30 records Mohamed Salah has broken during his time at Liverpool and in the Premier League:

Most goals in a 38-game Premier League season (32)

Most Premier League Player of the Month awards in one season

Most left-footed goals in a Premier League season

Most goals by a Liverpool player in a debut season

Most goals in all competitions in a Liverpool debut season (44)

Fastest Liverpool player to reach 50 Premier League goals

Fastest Liverpool player to reach 100 Premier League goals

Fastest Liverpool player to reach 150 goals in all competitions

Liverpool’s highest Premier League goalscorer

Most Premier League goals for Liverpool in a single season

Most consecutive seasons scoring 20+ goals for Liverpool

Most opening day goals in Premier League history (shared record)

Most goals by an African player in Premier League history

First Liverpool player to score 20+ league goals in multiple consecutive seasons in Premier League era

Most goals scored at Anfield in a Premier League season

Most goals in a Champions League campaign for Liverpool (joint)

Fastest hat-trick in Champions League for Liverpool

Most Fantasy Premier League points in a season

Most goals against Manchester United by a Liverpool player in Premier League era

Most away goals in a Premier League season for Liverpool

Most games scoring and assisting in the same match for Liverpool

Most goals on the opening weekend of Premier League seasons

First Liverpool player to win Premier League Golden Boot in debut season

One of the few players to win multiple Premier League Golden Boots with Liverpool

Most goals for Liverpool in first 5 seasons at the club

Highest scoring winger in Premier League history

Fastest Liverpool player to score 50 goals at Anfield

Most Champions League goals for Liverpool in a single season (joint record)

Most goal contributions in a Premier League season for Liverpool

Became Liverpool’s top Premier League era goalscorer

When you actually look at the list like this, it shows that we are not just talking about a great Liverpool player — we are talking about one of the greatest players in Premier League history and one of the most important players Liverpool Football Club has ever had.

Players come and go, but breaking this many records in one era at one club is something very special and very rare. It may be a long time before Liverpool see numbers like this again.

Jamie (The Kopite View)

The latest comments from PSG Sporting Director Luis Campos have caused a lot of debate, after he justified PSG’s request to postpone their Ligue 1 game by referencing Liverpool and the Hillsborough tragedy.

Campos said: “Liverpool can’t play on April 15, we had to respect their history, because it’s a tragic date for the club.” He was explaining why PSG wanted their league game moved to help their schedule around the Champions League tie.

But this situation does not sit right with many people. Hillsborough is one of the most tragic events in football history, where 97 Liverpool supporters lost their lives. It is a day of remembrance, respect and reflection. It should never be used as part of fixture scheduling arguments or to justify moving league games for sporting advantage.

There is a big difference between respecting the Hillsborough anniversary and using it as part of an explanation for why a domestic league match should be moved to benefit a team’s Champions League preparation. That is where many people feel this crosses a line.

Football often talks about respect, history and community, but those things should not be brought into conversations about fixture congestion or competitive advantage. Hillsborough is not a scheduling inconvenience, it is a tragedy that still affects families and supporters to this day.

Many Liverpool fans will feel uncomfortable hearing Hillsborough mentioned in this context, even if no disrespect was intended. Some things in football should simply be left separate from sporting decisions and fixture planning.

This situation will likely divide opinion, but for many people, using Hillsborough in any conversation about moving games or scheduling feels like it takes things to a new low.

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There is an interesting way to look at the Mohamed Salah situation that not many people are talking about yet. If Salah has decided to leave Liverpool, could that actually suggest that Arne Slot is going to be the manager next season?

Because if you think about it logically, if Salah believed Slot was going to leave in the summer, would he really decide to leave the club at the same time? Most players would probably wait and see who the new manager is, what the plans are, and whether their role in the team might change.

But if Salah already believes that Slot is staying, and that the situation between them is not going to change, then his decision to leave makes a lot more sense. If the relationship between a player and a manager is broken, and the manager is staying, then usually the player is the one who leaves.

Football clubs almost always back the manager if they believe in the long-term project. And if the club have already decided that Slot is their man for the future, then Salah may have realised that his time at Liverpool was coming to an end.

This is why Salah leaving might actually tell us more about the manager situation than people think. Transfers and contract decisions often happen because players already know what the future plans are behind the scenes.

So the big question becomes this: did Salah leave because he wanted a new challenge, or did he leave because he knew the club were backing Slot and the situation was not going to change?

If it is the second reason, then Salah leaving might be one of the biggest clues yet about who will be Liverpool manager next season.

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The transfer links between Liverpool and Yan Diomande are starting to look more serious, and this is one to keep a close eye on as the summer approaches.

Reports suggest that Liverpool have already begun contacts regarding the player, with initial interest dating back a few months. What once looked like a quiet link is now starting to feel like something that has real substance behind it.

Liverpool’s recruitment strategy in recent years has often focused on identifying young, high-potential players before they become household names. Diomande appears to fit that profile perfectly — a player with strong potential, versatility and room to develop into a top-level talent.

With Liverpool expected to go through a period of change this summer, particularly in attacking areas with Mohamed Salah leaving, it makes sense that the club are already looking at multiple options to reshape the squad. Players like Diomande could be part of that longer-term rebuild rather than an immediate headline signing.

What makes this rumour more interesting is the suggestion that contact has already been made. Liverpool are known for doing their groundwork early, and when reports mention early talks or contact, it usually means the club are serious about monitoring the situation rather than just being loosely linked.

Of course, nothing is confirmed at this stage, and much will depend on how the summer unfolds — including who the manager is, what the transfer budget looks like and which players leave the club.

But this is definitely one of those transfer stories that feels like it could develop quickly. It might not be the biggest name linked with Liverpool, but these are often the deals that come from nowhere and end up being very important.

For now, it’s one to watch closely — because this rumour definitely has legs.

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Jamie O’Hara has been ranking his all-time Premier League XI and his comments about Mohamed Salah will not go down well with Liverpool fans.

O’Hara said he would put Cristiano Ronaldo on the right wing and claimed he is the greatest right winger he has ever seen. He also said his front players would be Rooney as a number 10, Thierry Henry, Ronaldo and Ryan Giggs, and that Salah would only get in the team if one of them got injured.

Honestly, that is ridiculous.

Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United was an unbelievable player, but he was not a right winger in the way Salah has been for Liverpool. Ronaldo eventually became more of a forward and a goalscorer who played across the front line, whereas Salah has played on the right side for years and delivered incredible numbers season after season.

When you look at Salah’s goals, assists, trophies, consistency and how long he has performed at the top level in the Premier League, nobody gets near him on the right wing in Premier League history.

Salah has been breaking records almost every season since he arrived. Golden Boots, record goal tallies for a winger, Champions League winner, Premier League winner, and he has carried Liverpool’s attack for years. He has done it consistently, not just for two or three seasons, but year after year.

Ryan Giggs was a left winger, not a right winger, so comparing him in that position does not even make sense. Thierry Henry was a striker. Rooney was more of a forward or number 10. So when you actually look at natural right-sided attackers in Premier League history, Salah is right at the very top.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but saying Salah only makes the team if someone is injured is a wild take. On Premier League performances, numbers, trophies and consistency, Mohamed Salah is arguably the greatest right-sided player in Premier League history.

And for many Liverpool fans, it is not even a debate.

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Roy Keane has been speaking about Mohamed Salah leaving Liverpool, and his comments will definitely spark debate among Liverpool fans.

Keane said: “A good dancer knows when to leave the stage, same thing happened to Cristiano. After everything he’s done for the club they benched him, called him the problem, now it’s Salah and Liverpool. You can’t bench such player and ask him to fight for his position after all he’s done for the club.”

It’s a strong opinion, but one that some Liverpool fans may actually agree with. Salah has been one of the greatest players in Liverpool’s history, consistently scoring goals, breaking records and helping the club win major trophies. Players like that usually earn the right to leave on their own terms, not slowly be phased out or dropped.

Keane compared the situation to Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United, where a legendary player returned, things didn’t go as planned, and the relationship eventually broke down. He is suggesting something similar may have happened at Liverpool — that the relationship between Salah and the club or manager may have changed behind the scenes.

This is what makes Salah leaving feel bigger than just a normal transfer. It doesn’t feel like a player simply running down his contract or moving for a new challenge. It feels like the end of an era during a period when the club is already going through uncertainty with the manager, results and possible structural changes behind the scenes.

When a player like Salah leaves, it changes more than just the starting lineup. He has been the face of Liverpool for years. He guarantees goals, he carries the attack in difficult moments, and he is one of the leaders in the dressing room.

Replacing his goals will be difficult. Replacing his presence will be even harder.

And Roy Keane’s comments will only increase the debate about whether Liverpool handled the end of the Salah era the right way.

Jamie (The Kopite View)

Reports are emerging, courtesy of GoalZoneX, that Alexander Isak has asked his agents to negotiate a summer transfer away from Liverpool, with Barcelona his preferred destination. If this story is true, it would be one of the most surprising transfer stories of the summer.

Firstly, it would raise huge questions about why a player would want to leave Liverpool so quickly, especially if the club is rebuilding and looking to compete again in the Premier League and Champions League. Liverpool is still one of the biggest clubs in the world, and players usually do not push to leave unless something is not right behind the scenes.

Secondly, Barcelona’s financial situation has been well documented over the past few years. While they are still a huge club with massive pull, any deal would likely be complicated and involve big negotiations over fees and wages.

If there is any truth in this rumour, it could signal more uncertainty at Liverpool heading into the summer. We already have uncertainty around the manager, Salah leaving, possible structural changes at the club, and now potentially a big-name player wanting to leave as well. That would point towards a major rebuild rather than just a few new signings.

However, it is important to be careful with stories like this. During transfer windows and towards the end of seasons, a lot of rumours appear and not all of them are true. Agents often leak stories, clubs brief journalists, and sometimes rumours are used to test reactions.

So for now, this is definitely a story to keep an eye on, but it would be a huge shock if Liverpool signed a player like Isak only for him to immediately push for a move away.

If this one turns out to be true, then this summer is going to be even bigger and more dramatic than anyone expected.

Jamie (The Kopite View)

According to a report courtesy of Wilson Cox LFC, the news about Xabi Alonso’s contact with Liverpool is now starting to hit the mainstream media, but the story may have been developing behind the scenes for some time. If the reports are accurate, it suggests Liverpool may already be preparing for a major managerial decision this summer.

If Alonso really does want the Liverpool job, then the situation becomes very simple. The decision is no longer about finding a manager — it becomes about whether the Liverpool hierarchy decide to stick with Arne Slot or start a new era with Alonso.

This is why the next few weeks and months are so important for the football club. These are not small decisions. Changing manager again would mean another change in tactics, transfers, style of play and possibly another rebuild. Keeping Slot would mean the club still believe he is the right man long-term and that this season is just part of the process.

But opportunities to appoint managers like Alonso do not come around very often. He is highly rated across Europe, plays modern football, improves young players and understands Liverpool as a club, the fans and the expectations. Many people see him as a future Liverpool manager at some point anyway.

So the Liverpool hierarchy now have a huge decision to make. Stick with Slot and continue the current project, or bring in Alonso and start what could be a new era at the club.

One thing feels certain — the decisions made this summer will shape Liverpool for the next few years. They have to get this right.

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Reports that the Saudi Pro League and PIF are targeting Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes could be a sign that Liverpool are heading for a summer of major change off the pitch, not just on it.

Edwards was brought back to the club to lead the multi-club ownership (MCO) strategy and help shape the long-term structure of the football side of the business. However, reports now suggest Liverpool may have moved away from that strategy, which raises big questions about what the long-term plan actually is behind the scenes.

If Edwards and Hughes were to leave or be targeted for roles elsewhere, it would represent huge changes at executive level. These are the people responsible for recruitment structure, contracts, transfers and the overall football direction of the club. Changes at that level often have a bigger long-term impact than changes on the pitch.

Interestingly, the same reports suggest there is currently no discussion about Arne Slot leaving, which could mean the club are planning to keep him in place while making structural changes around him instead. That would suggest Liverpool believe the problems may not only be on the pitch, but also in the wider structure of the club.

This could mean that this summer is not just about new players or possibly a new manager, but about a bigger reset behind the scenes — recruitment strategy, football structure, decision-making and long-term planning.

Sometimes when a club goes through a difficult period, the biggest changes happen quietly in the offices rather than on the pitch. Directors, recruitment teams and strategy often shape the next five years more than one transfer window does.

So while most fans are watching the manager situation and the transfer rumours, the biggest story this summer might actually be what happens behind the scenes at Liverpool Football Club.

Because if there are big changes off the pitch, it usually means the club is preparing for a new direction and a new era.

Jamie (The Kopite View)

If Liverpool manage to secure Champions League football this season, keep an eye on Michael Olise in the summer. He is a player that has been linked before, and with Mohamed Salah leaving, Liverpool will need to replace goals, creativity and quality on the right side of attack.

Replacing Salah is almost impossible with one player because of the numbers he produces every season, but Liverpool will still need someone who can play on the right wing, score goals, create chances and fit into a fast attacking system. Olise is one of the few players in the Premier League who looks capable of stepping into a big club and making an impact straight away.

Olise has pace, creativity, dribbling ability and can score from distance and set pieces. He is also left-footed and naturally plays from the right side, which is exactly the position Salah has played for Liverpool for years. From a tactical point of view, the replacement makes sense.

The big factor, however, will be Champions League football. Players like Olise will want to play at the highest level, and Liverpool missing out on the Champions League would make any big transfer much more difficult. If Liverpool do qualify, it makes the club much more attractive and makes a big signing far more likely.

Liverpool are entering a period of change with Salah leaving, possible changes in management, and a squad that will likely be rebuilt over the next couple of transfer windows. This summer could be the start of a new era, and signings like Olise would signal the start of that rebuild.

He would not replace Salah overnight, but he could be part of the next Liverpool attack and the next Liverpool era.

Jamie (The Kopite View)