'Something weird' - Liverpool star Mohamed Salah admits he had Merseyside derby all wrong

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The Egypt international equalled Gerrard's goal tally for the clash last month, but just under 10 years ago, Salah did not have any idea of the game's magnitude.He said to Gerrard in a TNT Sports interview: "The first game against Everton, I scored a very good goal, but I didn't know it was that big. I experienced [a big derby] in Rome with Lazio but it was quite easy, way less [intense] than this.READ MORE: Arne Slot explains Alexander Isak's role in Liverpool's Mohamed Salah replacement planREAD MORE: 10 players could miss Man Utd vs Liverpool as Arne Slot gives Mohamed Salah update"So the first challenge, I see fans jumping up from their chairs, screaming, shouting and swearing and I was like 'why is this game different'?

I think we drew that game, unfortunately, but I'm glad to have a good record [in the game]."To get one up on Gerrard, Salah pointed out: "I think I have more assists than you." The ex-Liverpool midfielder replied: "I played right back for a few years."FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageSalah then swiftly retorted: "Well, I also played right back this year." Salah and Gerrard then laughed hysterically at the interaction.Though he has been superb against Everton over the years, his record against Manchester United blows that out of the water.

Across 16 Premier League games, he has scored 13 goals, with over half of those coming at Old Trafford.Injury means he will be unable to add to that tally this weekend, but Arne Slot has revealed that Salah is due back before the end of his final campaign at Liverpool.The Liverpool boss said: "He is always working incredibly hard when he is injured to get back as soon as possible. He has a minor injury, and we expect and need him back for the final part of the season, but not for Sunday."Exactly when Salah may be back is currently unclear, but he did admit to Gerrard that he expects to return before the last game of this season against Brentford.Between that clash and the trip to United, Liverpool face fellow top-five hopefuls Chelsea and Aston Villa away from home.Though Champions League qualification for next season is all but secured, three consecutive defeats could put serious pressure on Slot and Co. for that clash against Brentford.Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.