“I passed the Man of the Match award to him because he truly earned it, not me. He was the one who saved Liverpool today,” Mohamed Salah admitted as he revealed which teammate he felt deserved the recognition after the clash with Everton.
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BREAKING: The Merseyside Derby once again delivered drama, but what happened after the final whistle is what grabbed headlines. Liverpool edged Everton 2-1 at Anfield, yet Salah shocked fans and pundits alike by refusing the spotlight, declaring that another Red was the real match-winner.
Speaking post-match, Salah made it clear: “I gave the Man of the Match award to him because he was the one who truly deserved it. He saved Liverpool today.” Known for both his humility and work ethic, the Egyptian star directed praise toward the player he believed carried the team in crucial moments.
And it wasn’t a striker. It wasn’t a midfielder. It was goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
The Brazilian shot-stopper delivered a stellar performance, living up to his reputation as one of the finest keepers in world football. From close-range reflexes to commanding aerial presence, Alisson frustrated Everton’s attack throughout the game—most notably in the dying minutes when the visitors piled forward. His fingertip save against Idrissa Gueye’s late strike left Anfield erupting, with Salah acknowledging that without Alisson, Liverpool wouldn’t have taken all three points.
Supporters quickly rallied behind Salah’s verdict. Social media buzzed with comments such as “Alisson was unreal today” and “This is why he’s world-class—he wins games like a striker.” Even rival fans conceded that the Brazilian’s heroics decided the derby.
While Salah created chances, including assisting Ryan Gravenberch’s opener, he refused to soak up praise, highlighting instead Alisson’s influence. It wasn’t the first time Salah redirected credit to a teammate, but doing so after such a heated rivalry match spoke volumes about the humility and togetherness within Arne Slot’s squad.
Liverpool’s win keeps them at the Premier League summit with a flawless record, but the bigger story of the night was Salah’s tribute to Alisson.
The message rings clear: in a team full of attacking stars, sometimes it’s the goalkeeper—the silent guardian—who shines brightest.
