Jurgen Klopp hails Mohamed Salah as one of Liverpool’s ‘all-time greats’

Jurgen Klopp has hailed Mohamed Salah as one of Liverpool’s “all-time greats,” highlighting the forward’s remarkable achievements and record-breaking numbers that are unlikely to be surpassed anytime soon.

Salah, 33, announced on Tuesday that he will end his nine-year spell at Anfield at the close of the season. Since joining from Roma in 2017, the Egyptian has made 435 appearances for the club, scoring 255 goals.

That tally places him third on Liverpool’s all-time scorers list, behind only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt.

Speaking to the Anfield Wrap on Thursday, Klopp reflected on Salah’s impact: “In the moment when you work with him, it is the same as every other player: ‘You can’t lose the ball here, you have to defend here’, all these kind of things,” Klopp told the Anfield Wrap on Thursday.

“But with the bigger view, it is just ridiculous. Unmatched numbers – will we be talking in 10 years and someone else has them? (Hugo) Ekitike or whoever. I think it will be really difficult (to surpass Salah).

“I think he is one of the all-time greats.”

During his time under Klopp, Salah helped Liverpool secure a Champions League title, the Premier League, three domestic cups, the UEFA Super Cup, and the Club World Cup.

Many of these triumphs came while Salah formed part of the club’s formidable front three alongside Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane.

Across five seasons, the trio scored a combined 338 goals, with Salah contributing 156 – 49 more than Mane and 81 more than Firmino.

“He (Salah) was part of the best front three in world football for a long time – the one with the most numbers. That says something,” said Klopp.

“It is not easy to be slightly above the other two guys. They all had their specific skills, but Mo was the one for the final moment. He wanted it more than anybody.”

Klopp, who retired as Liverpool manager in 2024 after citing fatigue, received an emotional send-off from the Anfield crowd. He hopes Salah’s farewell will be equally memorable.

“We (Salah and Klopp) texted last night,” said the former Reds boss. “I really hope he enjoys the rest of the season. I know Mo will only enjoy it if he is winning football games and scoring.

“I hope on this last matchday you (Liverpool fans) all will have a smile on your face and just be happy and thankful that you were part of one of the most incredible careers we will ever be part of.”