Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah of Liverpool is set to write a new chapter in the club's history when they face Turkish side Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League. Liverpool will host Galatasaray on Tuesday evening in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16. According to Opta's statistical network on the X platform, Salah, who was selected by Dutch manager Arne Slot in the starting lineup, will play his 81st match for Liverpool in all European competitions, becoming the English club's most-played player on the continent. With this unique achievement, the Egyptian star surpasses the record he shared with former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, who had played 80 European matches.
Salah Ready for Historic Match Against Galatasaray
Egyptian Mohamed Salah is set to break Jamie Carragher's record for most Liverpool appearances in the Champions League when he faces Galatasaray in the Round of 16 first leg.