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Liverpool have moved to calm the nerves of the Anfield faithful by issuing a definitive fitness update on Mohamed Salah.
The legendary striker sparked major concerns when he limped out of the recent win over Crystal Palace, with many fearing his historic spell on Merseyside had come to a premature conclusion.
Positive diagnosis for the Egyptian king
The Anfield faithful were left reeling on April 25 when Salah was taken off in the 59th minute of Liverpool’s 3-1 win.
The sight of the 33-year-old applauding all four stands before disappearing down the tunnel led many to believe that a significant hamstring injury had brought the curtain down on his nine-year stay on Merseyside.
However, the club has now provided a huge boost regarding his availability for the run-in.
“Mohamed Salah is expected to be available to play again before the end of this season. The problem that caused his withdrawal has now been confirmed to be a minor muscle injury. It is, however, expected that Salah will return to action before the end of the 2025-2026 season and his departure from the Reds this summer,” the club said in a statement.
Van Dijk backs ‘rapid healer’
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk had previously publicly expressed his belief that his teammate would find a way back on the pitch before the end of the campaign.
Speaking after the Palace game, the Dutchman noted that Salah is known for his incredible physical resilience and professional dedication to recovery.
“Knowing Mo, he heals quickly with the right people around us and let’s see,” Van Dijk said.
He admitted the emotion of the moment had influenced the heavy atmosphere at Anfield: “If you get injured at this stage of the season, especially in the situation he’s in, he only has two home games left. It’s a combination of feelings that go through your mind when you leave.”
Race for the Champions League
Arne Slot’s side are currently engaged in a battle to secure the Champions League for next season and will face a difficult run of matches without Salah in the short term.
The Egypt international will almost certainly be absent for Manchester United’s upcoming trip to Old Trafford and the visit of Chelsea on May 9.
Liverpool’s remaining schedule includes high-stakes clashes against Aston Villa and Brentford.
The final day’s match against Brentford now carries added weight as it is earmarked as the potential stage for Salah’s official farewell to Anfield in front of a home crowd.
The future destination seems big
While the immediate focus is on Salah’s fitness to bid farewell on the final day, talk of his next move continues to intensify.
The striker has already confirmed his intention to take on a new challenge after being released from the final year of his contract and an official announcement regarding his next destination could be imminent.
According to the Egyptian national team’s media coordinator, Muhammad Murad, the star is expected to reveal his next stop in a few days.
With interest from the Saudi Pro League, Italy and France, the world is waiting to see where the man who scored 257 goals for Liverpool will take his talents after bidding farewell to Anfield.
