Ian Rush snubs Mohamed Salah to name former teammate as Liverpool’s greatest ever player
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In a 2024 interview with TalkSPORT, Liverpool legend Ian Rush named Kenny Dalglish as the greatest player to have ever worn the Liverpool shirt, highlighting Dalglish's significance in the club's rich history. While Rush acknowledged Mohamed Salah as Liverpool’s best Premier League era player, he asserted that Dalglish ranks highest across the entire history of English football since the inception of the top-flight league in 1888.
Ian Rush, widely regarded as one of Liverpool's finest forwards and the club’s all-time top goalscorer with 346 goals, praised his former strike partner’s skill and overall impact. Rush’s prolific Liverpool career included two spells from 1980 to 1996, during which he won every major domestic and European title available to the club. His goal-scoring record remains a benchmark and highlights his exceptional talent and importance to Liverpool’s success in the 1980s and beyond.
Rush’s initial debut was in 1980 after being signed for £300,000 from Chester. Despite a slow start, he quickly became one of the most feared forwards in football, combining speed, agility, and an innate goal-scoring instinct especially inside the penalty area. He formed a legendary partnership with Dalglish, contributing to a dominant Liverpool era characterized by relentless pressing and attacking prowess.
Rush briefly left Liverpool for Juventus in 1987 but returned after one season, continuing to amass goals and break records, including being part of the team during an incredible run of 145 unbeaten matches. His career included multiple league titles and cup victories, solidifying his place in Liverpool’s storied history.
In summary, Ian Rush regards Kenny Dalglish as Liverpool’s greatest player ever, while his own legacy as the club’s greatest goalscorer and one of the sport’s top strikers remains undisputed.
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