Key Takeaways
- Mohamed Salah has avoided a serious injury and should feature again for Liverpool before the campaign ends
- The Egyptian winger is likely to miss upcoming fixtures against Manchester United and Chelsea
- Salah could make his final appearance at Anfield against Brentford on the last day of the season
Liverpool have eased supporters’ fears by confirming that Mohamed Salah will return to the pitch before his summer departure from the club. The Egyptian star suffered a muscle problem during the 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace last Saturday, but medical assessments have revealed only minor damage.
Anfield held its breath when Salah went down holding his leg in the 59th minute. The 33-year-old applauded all four sides of the stadium as he walked down the tunnel, leading fans to worry that they had witnessed his final moments in a red shirt. However, the club has now issued a statement to clarify the situation.
“Mohamed Salah is expected to be available to play again before the end of this season,” Liverpool announced. “The issue that caused his withdrawal has now been confirmed as a minor muscle injury.”
Manager Arne Slot has four league matches remaining as his team fights to secure Champions League qualification. The Reds travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Sunday, then host Chelsea on 9 May. They visit Aston Villa before the final home clash with Brentford on 25 May.
Although the club has not set an exact return date, Salah looks certain to miss the trips to Manchester and the match against the Blues. The meeting with Brentford offers the ideal opportunity for the forward to say goodbye to the Anfield crowd.
Salah revealed last month that he will leave Liverpool after nine years at the club, despite having twelve months remaining on his contract. The prolific winger has scored over 200 goals for the Reds and helped the team win both the Premier League and the Champions League during his time on Merseyside.