(Video) Gerrard and Salah share touching moment as Egyptian star celebrates reaching 250 goals for Liverpool

Mohamed Salah has become only the third player in Liverpool FC’s 133-year history to reach 250 goals for the club, achieving the remarkable milestone in a 2–0 victory over Aston Villa tonight.

The goal that took him to that total wasn’t a spectacular one — the Egyptian capitalized on a misplaced pass from Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez to find the net — but that hardly lessens the significance of his accomplishment. At 33 years old, Salah has joined an elite group that even Anfield icons like Billy Liddell, Robbie Fowler, Sir Kenny Dalglish, and Ian St John never managed to enter.

After the match, Salah shared a touching moment with Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, who was working as a TNT Sports pundit. The former captain congratulated the Reds’ No. 11 with a warm hug and handshake, while fellow ex-Red Steve McManaman also joined in to celebrate the milestone.

Salah’s return to form couldn’t come at a better time. Having faced criticism recently after six games without a goal and a few quiet performances, he has now scored in back-to-back matches and looked close to his best again tonight. He tormented Lucas Digne down the right flank, earning an 8/10 from Liverpool Echo’s Ian Doyle and impressing statistically with seven duels won, four successful dribbles, and a key pass (via Sofascore).

Though his goal came from a defensive error, Salah’s quick reactions and composure were still on full display — qualities that have now seen him join Ian Rush and Roger Hunt as the only players ever to score 250 times for Liverpool. With his scoring touch returning, fans will be hoping he can continue this form with crucial performances against Real Madrid and Manchester City before the upcoming international break.