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Salah's Emotional Liverpool Farewell Ends Nine-Year Era

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Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson played their final games for Liverpool in a 1-1 draw with Brentford at Anfield. Salah, who made 442 appearances and scored 257 goals over nine years, couldn't hide his emotion as he addressed the Kop after the match. Curtis Jones opened the scoring with a tap-in from Salah's 93rd Premier League assist — a record tally for the club surpassing Steven Gerrard. Kevin Schade equalized for Brentford shortly after.

The result masked what was essentially an emotional farewell ceremony for two of Liverpool's modern greats. Robertson also departed after nine storied seasons, with both players emblematic of a golden era that delivered multiple trophies. Jordan Henderson, who left under a cloud in 2023, received a poignant tribute during the match — a moment of catharsis for the former captain who won six trophies during his 12 years at the club.

Questions now surround Arne Slot's future and several key players. Ibrahima Konaté's contract expires next month, while Curtis Jones, Alisson Becker and others are linked with moves away. "We put this club back where it belongs," Salah told Sky Sports. "We won it all." Liverpool must now rebuild around new leadership.