Liverpool have confirmed that Mohamed Salah is expected to play for the club again before the end of the season after further tests revealed his hamstring injury is only “minor”.
The Egyptian forward was substituted during the second half of Saturday’s 3-1 Premier League win over Crystal Palace at Anfield. He was seen slowly applauding the four corners of the ground as he left the pitch, sparking fears he had played his final game for the club.
Those fears have now been eased. A statement from Liverpool on Wednesday read: “Liverpool FC can confirm Mohamed Salah is expected to be available to play again before the end of this season. The issue that caused his withdrawal has now been confirmed as a minor muscle injury. It is, however, anticipated Salah will return to action ahead of 2025-26’s conclusion and his departure from the Reds this summer.”
The farewell
Salah announced last month that he would leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nine trophy-laden years. The club and player have mutually agreed to terminate his contract early, letting him depart on a free transfer.
The No. 11 is set to receive a proper Anfield farewell. His final home game is scheduled against Brentford on Sunday, May 24. Before that, Liverpool travel to Manchester United and Aston Villa, and host Chelsea. Salah is expected to be fit for at least one of those fixtures, though the club has not given a precise timeline.
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Egypt will also breathe easier. Salah suffered a similar injury scare before the 2018 World Cup and featured at less than full fitness. With the 2026 tournament in North America looming, Liverpool’s confirmation offers reassurance to his national team.
The farewell is delayed, not cancelled. Salah’s 257 goals for Liverpool place him third on the club’s all-time scoring list, behind only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. He will add to that tally. Just not yet.
