Liverpool legend pays ultimate tribute to Mohamed Salah ahead of exit
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesMohamed SalahMohamed Salah is expected to make his Liverpool farewell against Brentford on 24 May, and Robbie Fowler has delivered his verdict on the Egyptian winger's extraordinary impact at AnfieldMohamed Salah is expected to return before the end of the season(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA, Getty Images)Robbie Fowler reckons Mohamed Salah departs Liverpool as one of the finest players the Premier League has ever witnessed - describing his contribution as "extraordinary."Salah is approaching the end of a nine-year spell on Merseyside, during which he's claimed two Premier League titles, the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup in 2019, plus the FA Cup in 2022 and a pair of League Cups.Throughout that time, the Egyptian forward has found the net 257 times, placing him third on Anfield's all-time scoring list behind only Roger Hunt and Ian Rush. Salah, presently out with a hamstring problem, is anticipated to appear in the season's closing fixture against Brentford at home on May 24, with an emotional send-off expected.READ MORE: Liverpool youngster could end 15-month wait for first-team call upREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer blow as ideal summer target 'happy to stay'Fans will bid farewell to both the forward and left-back Andy Robertson, who also departs following nine campaigns at the club."I mean he's been an absolutely superb player for Liverpool, I've met him on a few occasions and he's a wonderful man," Fowler told ITV Racing at Chester Races, reports the Liverpool Echo."I mean what he has brought to the football club has been extraordinary.
I think his goals, his games, his performances have all been extraordinary and he will be a big miss."Not only is he one of Liverpool's greatest players, and not even in just the Premier League era, I am talking about Liverpool in the years gone by as well, I think he has been one of the Premier League's greatest as well.Robbie Fowler has discussed Mohamed Salah"So he will be a big miss for Liverpool and a big miss for the Premier League as well. So I am sad to see him go, but unfortunately it happens when we get a little bit older, doesn't it?"Liverpool resume their campaign when they welcome Chelsea to Anfield on Saturday afternoon.They subsequently travel to Aston Villa before concluding their season with Brentford's visit.Salah has suggested he could feature in the Villa fixture.
He said: "The injury is fine. I will definitely [play in the final game of the season] and probably before that, hopefully."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Mohamed SalahLiverpool FC