Key Takeaways
- Mohamed Salah limped off with a left hamstring injury during Liverpool’s win over Crystal Palace.
- Coach Arne Slot admits the club must ‘wait and see’ if the Egyptian will feature again this season.
- Salah has already announced he will leave Liverpool when his contract expires in June.
Liverpool face an anxious wait to discover whether Mohamed Salah’s emotional exit against Crystal Palace was his last appearance in a red shirt at Anfield.
The 33-year-old forward clutched his left hamstring and asked to be replaced on 59 minutes. He walked off unaided but applauded all four stands, prompting fears his farewell has arrived earlier than planned.
Head coach Arne Slot told reporters the severity of the strain will not be known until medical tests are completed. “Mo never wants to come off, so when he signals, we know it hurts. We hope it is not serious, yet we must be patient,” Slot said.
Salah revealed last month that he will depart when his deal ends this summer. He has 257 goals for the club, placing him third behind Ian Rush and Roger Hunt.
If the scan shows damage, Salah could miss the remaining fixtures: Manchester United away, Chelsea at home, Aston Villa away and Brentford on the final day. He has scored 16 times in 18 games against United.
Slot believes the looming goodbye crossed Salah’s mind as he left the pitch. “The way he looked around, you sensed the moment meant something extra. We all want him back out there, but health comes first,” the coach added.
