Football News Update: Mohamed Salah’s Record Against Chelsea Ahead of EFL Cup Final
As Liverpool prepares to face Chelsea in the highly anticipated EFL Cup final on Sunday, all eyes are on star striker Mohamed Salah and his fitness status. The Egyptian international is set to undergo a ‘last-minute fitness test’ to determine his availability for the crucial clash.
Salah, who has been in blistering form this season, scoring 19 goals and providing 10 assists in 28 games for the Reds, is dealing with a muscular complaint. Liverpool will be desperately hoping to have their talismanic forward fit and ready for the final, while Chelsea will be hoping the match comes too soon for the world-class striker.
Salah’s Record Against Chelsea
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Salah’s record against the Blues throughout his professional career. The 31-year-old has faced Chelsea on 22 occasions, recording 9 wins, 7 draws, and 6 defeats, while scoring 7 goals and registering 3 assists.
“During his time at Basel, Salah faced Chelsea in the Europa League and Champions League, even helping his team beat the London club twice in the group stage of the 2013-14 Champions League, scoring home and away.”
Since joining Liverpool, Salah has not faced Chelsea in European competitions, but he did help the Reds beat the Blues on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup in the 2019-20 season. In the Premier League, Salah has a record of 4 wins, 7 draws, and 2 defeats against Chelsea, scoring 4 goals and providing 3 assists.
Salah has also faced the Blues in domestic cup competitions during his time at Liverpool, with two games each in the FA Cup and EFL Cup. He was part of the Liverpool side that lost 2-0 to Chelsea in the 2019-20 FA Cup, but he also helped the Reds triumph on penalties in both the 2021-22 EFL Cup and FA Cup finals against the same opponents.
Despite his mixed success against Chelsea, Salah has not scored against them since their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge in the second half of the 2021-22 campaign. The upcoming EFL Cup final presents an opportunity for the Egyptian to add to his tally and lead Liverpool to yet another trophy.
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