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Liverpool have moved to calm the nerves of the Anfield faithful by issuing a definitive update on Mohamed Salah’s fitness.
The legendary striker caused major concern when he limped out of the recent win over Crystal Palace, with many fearing his historic spell on Merseyside had reached a premature conclusion.
Positive diagnosis for the Egyptian king
The Anfield faithful were left in a state of shock on April 25 when Salah was withdrawn in the 59th minute of Liverpool’s 3-1 win.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 its own curtain down on his nine-year stay on Merseyside.
But the club have now given a massive boost in terms of 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 as a minor muscle injury. However, it is expected that Salah will return to action before the end of 2025-26 and his departure from the Reds this summer,” the club said in a statement.
Van Dijk backs ‘quick healer’
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk had already expressed his public belief that his team-mate 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’s a quick healer with the right people around us and let’s see,” Van Dijk said.
He admitted the emotion of the moment affected the heavy atmosphere at Anfield, saying: “If you get injured at this stage of the season, especially in the situation he’s in, he’s only got two more home games left. It’s a combination of emotions that go through your mind when you go away.”
Race for the Champions League
Arne Slott’s side are currently locked in a battle to secure Champions League football for next season and must navigate a difficult set of games without Salah in the short term.
The Egypt international is almost certain to be sidelined for the upcoming trip to Manchester United’s Old Trafford and the visit of Chelsea on May 9.
Liverpool’s remaining schedule includes high-stakes fixtures against Aston Villa and Brentford.
The final game against Brentford now carries extra weight as it has been earmarked as the potential stage for Salah’s official Anfield farewell in front of a home crowd.
Future destination looms
While the immediate focus is on Salah’s fitness for a potential final-day farewell, 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 on his next destination could be imminent.
According to the Egyptian national team’s media coordinator Muhammad Murad, the star is set to reveal his next port of call in just 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 Liverpool goals will take his talents after saying a final farewell to Anfield.
