Salah is ‘proud’ after becoming Liverpool’s first 50-goal player in Europe

Mohamed Salah spoke of his pride after becoming the first Liverpool player to score 50 goals in European competition in their 2-1 win over Lille.

Egyptian striker Salah scored his 50th first-half goal for the Reds, who won through Harvey Elliott’s deflected winner after Jonathan David equalized for the visitors, who went down to 10 men.

Salah told Amazon Prime: “I hope I’m not the last one (to reach 50 goals). I wasn’t focused on the record before the game.

« It’s something I’m very happy and proud of, especially because we won the game, that’s the most important thing. »

Apart from Salah’s remarkable goal, which was his 23rd of the season in all competitions, the Reds celebrated reaching the last 16 of the Champions League as they won their seventh game in seven ahead of next week’s final round of fixtures.

On his sloppy first-half finish, Salah added: “We got the ball and Curtis (Jones) played really well with the ball and I managed to score in the end.

« They weren’t shut out, but they counter-attacked and managed to score. » A clean network is very important to us and our backline.”

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Substitute Elliott was the hero on the night after his long-range strike found the bottom corner via a deflection and Salah was delighted to see the youngster make an impact after a difficult injury run.

Salah said of his team-mate: “He had injuries at the start of the season and it was difficult for him. I’m always there for him, he’s a great guy.

« When you want to win the biggest tournaments, you need a great team. »

Elliot: I’m not leaving

Elliott has been linked with a move away from Anfield in search of first-team football and decided to use an emphatic celebration that suggested he drowned out the noise.

The midfielder said: “It’s pretty clear to be honest – I’m not leaving. This is my team and my club. I’m a big fan and we’re in a great position so far this season.

“I haven’t really seen the chat, but my friends have texted and called me about a few things.

« It’s always going to happen in January, especially after being out for a long time and not playing as much as I’d like, but that’s football. »

On the moment he won the match, Elliott added: “It’s hard to put into words. All my life I have dreamed of playing Champions League football, not only for my boyhood club, but to play here at Anfield in front of our fans and especially to score is the moment that tickles me.”

David: Liverpool are the best team in the world

Lil David’s goalscorer was proud of his side’s efforts at Anfield but says they have become the best team in the world at the moment.

The Canadian striker said: “Very good team. I think they are probably the best team in the world right now.

« Tonight there is another goal (for me). I’m happy that I managed to score, but we didn’t manage to get the three points.”