'No point doing' - Mohamed Salah told what he must do to beat long-standing Liverpool record
Liverpool legend Ian Rush has revealed he holds regular discussions with Mohamed Salah over his illustrious goalscoring history - but has warned the Egyptian he will only be happy to see his long-standing record toppled if it delivers success to Anfield.
Rush, who enjoyed two stints with the Reds in the 1980s - either side of a sole season at Italian giants Juventus, currently tops the Liverpool goalscoring charts with his astonishing return of 346 goals in 660 games. It is a period in which the Reds won two European Cups and five First Division titles.
Th 61-year-old sits ahead of the legendary Roger Hunt in second place, who managed 285 goals across a glittering 11-year spell at the club. His time on Merseyside was spent under the guidance of Bill Shankly, who transformed Liverpool from second-tier minnows into both First Division and FA Cup winners.
As a result of the incredible numbers inscribed into the Anfield annals, the prospect of anyone ever coming close to Rush's tally seemed unfathomable, and perhaps still does. However, Salah has mustered a gutsy effort during his six years at Anfield so far.
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The Egyptian, who last summer penned fresh terms with the Reds on a lucrative three-year contract, has his sights set on one day reigning at the top of the Anfield goalscoring charts, according to Rush.
"I speak a lot to Mo Salah," Rush told Bangladeshi publication, Prothom Alo. "Mo keeps saying why did you score so many goals? He is thinking he might break my record.
"He would have to be there a good few more years if he is going to break
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