Michael Owen: ‘I would be surprised 'and shocked if Mohamed Salah actually leaves Liverpool

Liverpool legend Michael Owen spoke to the ECHO's Theo Squires about Liverpool's quadruple hopes, Mohamed Salah's future and if the Reds forward can win the Ballon d''Or, says he'd be shocked if Salah actually exit the Reds. Le
av “Oh no! I didn’t know that, though I knew he was getting close,” Owen joked when speaking exclusively to the Liverpool ECHO at a VIP event celebrating 60 years of the Football Pools panel.
“When kids pull me in the streets, none of these youngsters know me anymore. Their dads are saying, 'He used to play football.'
“It’s the only thing I’ve got on people now, is to say, 'You know I’ve still scored more goals than Mo Salah?' and everyone can’t believe it!
“Once he goes past me, I won’t be able to have that anymore!
“In all seriousness, he has been phenomenal at Liverpool and just got better and better and better.
“He has been part of an amazing team, yes, but he has been one of the reasons why it is an amazing team.
“Absolutely brilliant, I can’t speak highly enough of him. He’s dedicated, he’s fit all the time, he’s got a great attitude in terms of he wants to play every game. I think the world of him.”
Mohamed Salah's tally rose to 152 goals in all competitions with Liverpool, only 7 goals to surpass Owen's number with 15