Mohamed Salah is showing signs of recovery from his recent injury and may yet make a return to action for Liverpool before the end of the season, potentially before his summer departure. However, the match against Manchester United on Sunday is too soon for him to be involved.
Arne Slot, the manager of Liverpool, expressed hope that Salah will be able to play in the remaining games of the season, marking the conclusion of his nine-year tenure at Anfield. Salah was forced to leave the pitch during the game against Crystal Palace on Saturday, which led to speculation about whether this could be his final appearance for the club. The club later clarified that the issue was a “minor muscle injury,” and they expect Salah to return for one of the last four matches of the season.
Slot commented, “As we know for Mo, he is always working hard when he is fit and when he is injured to be back.” He added, “He is usually fitter than others, so we expect him back for the final part of the season. Not for tomorrow.”
“It is always a big relief that his injury is minor to play for us and the World Cup. Any time a player who deserved a send-off, it’s great news.”
Liverpool’s final game of the season is scheduled for 24 May at Anfield against Brentford, and Salah hopes to be available by then, with an emotional farewell likely to take place.
Until then, Slot is focused on securing a spot in next season’s Champions League. The Reds need just five more points from their last four Premier League games to ensure a top-five finish.
In other news, the Reds are hoping to welcome back Alisson Becker from injury soon. However, Freddie Woodman will continue as the goalkeeper for the upcoming match against Manchester United, as Giorgi Mamardashvili remains out of action.
Slot mentioned, “It’s a bonus when every player comes back, our injury list is longer and longer.” He added, “Alisson hasn’t trained with us yet, I will find out today if he can today or start of next week.”
“Very close but we don’t take risks. We don’t want to do that with any player. There’s a difference between a keeper and a player, they need to run more.”
“So if the issue with an outfield player is when they are out it is the fitness levels, so there is a different issue with goalkeepers.”
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