Liverpool drew 1-1 with Brentford at Anfield in a match that served as an emotional farewell for Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson. The two departing stars were given a guard of honour by teammates and presented with personalised ‘Champions’ Walls’ by club legend Sir Kenny Dalglish. Salah was visibly emotional, crying after the final whistle, while Robertson stood back to absorb the adulation.
Salah provided his 120th assist for Liverpool, setting up Curtis Jones for the opener with a trademark cross. That assist was his 93rd in the Premier League for the club, surpassing Steven Gerrard’s record in his final appearance. The forward also hit the post with a free-kick as he nearly signed off with a goal.
Champions League qualification was secured with the draw, a result that leaves Liverpool with the revenue needed for summer transfer plans but also significant uncertainty. Head coach Arne Slot acknowledged a difficult season, saying: ‘It is clear and obvious that we wanted more but I am proud of the players.’
Brentford’s Dango Ouattara missed a glorious chance to win the game in the closing stages. Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson, now at Brentford, received a standing ovation from all four sides of Anfield when substituted, a moment that visibly moved him.
