Carragher spots ‘absolute perfection’ from Mohamed Salah in Liverpool v West Ham
Liverpool showed their character to beat West Ham 2-1 at Anfield on Sunday, thanks to Virgil van Dijk’s late winner.
The Reds established a 1-0 lead through Luis Diaz in the first half when the Colombian international met Mohamed Salah’s cross to tap home.
Arne Slot’s men were then seemingly set to drop points for a second consecutive Premier League game when West Ham found their leveller via Andy Robertson’s own goal.
However, Liverpool secured their 23rd win of the Premier League season courtesy of Van Dijk’s late winner, as the Netherlands international headed in Alexis Mac Allister’s corner.
Jamie Carragher waxes lyrical over Salah in Liverpool win
Salah set up Diaz’s opening goal against West Ham by playing an intricate cross with the outside of his boot, after easily going past Ollie Scarles.
Speaking on Sky Sports Main Event [14:20, 13 April], Carragher described the Egyptian’s well-crafted assist as “Absolute perfection.”
| Mohamed Salah stats | 2024/25 Premier League |
| Appearances | 32 |
| Goals | 27 |
| Assists | 18 |
Salah has now notched a formidable return of 27 goals and 18 assists in 32 Premier League appearances this season.
Salah celebrates his new deal with a top performance v West Ham
Liverpool supporters were overjoyed when Salah extended his Anfield contract on Friday, eliminating the possibility that he could leave Merseyside on a free transfer this summer.
Having failed to bag a goal contribution since his brace in a 3-1 win over Southampton on 8 March, the 32-year-old showed his fantastic quality against the Hammers, reminding the Reds faithful of what they could have missed if he had not agreed fresh terms.
The Egypt international, who is already an Anfield legend, will be pleased that he marked his first appearance since signing a new contract that lasts until 2027 with another goal contribution.
While Liverpool hold a 13-point lead over second-place Arsenal with just six Premier League games left to play, Slot and Co are vying to end a special season in style.
If Salah can continue to provide the sort of quality he showed against West Ham, then the Reds appear certain to give their campaign the ending it deserves.