Mohamed Salah shocked fans after Liverpool’s 2-1 Merseyside Derby win over Everton when he refused to take the Man of the Match award, insisting another player deserved it more.
“I gave the award to him because he’s the one who truly earned it, not me. He genuinely saved Liverpool today,” Salah told reporters, pointing to none other than goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
The Brazilian keeper was sensational, pulling off a string of crucial saves—most notably a fingertip stop in the dying minutes to deny Idrissa Gueye—that kept Everton from snatching a late equaliser.
His commanding presence and clutch shot-stopping drew huge praise from the Kop and even reluctant admiration from rival supporters.
While Salah contributed with an assist and remained a constant attacking threat, he made it clear that Alisson was the true hero of the night. Fans quickly echoed his words online, calling the keeper “world-class” and crediting him with winning Liverpool the game.
Salah’s humility highlighted the strong bond in Arne Slot’s squad: even on nights when attackers shine, the team isn’t afraid to put the spotlight on the man at the back.
Liverpool may remain top of the Premier League with their perfect record intact, but the real story was Salah’s heartfelt tribute to Alisson—the guardian who, in Salah’s own words, “saved Liverpool today.”
