Arne Slot says it is a “big relief” that Mohamed Salah’s injury is only minor, ensuring he can receive the Liverpool send-off he “deserves” at Anfield.
The Reds’ No.11 was forced off in the second half of a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace last weekend with a muscle issue.
Salah will miss Sunday’s trip to Manchester United but is expected to return before the end of the season ahead of his summer departure.
Asked if there was any update on the timescale for a return, Slot said: “That is the latest! As we know from Mo, he’s always working incredibly hard during the season when he’s fit, but definitely also when he is injured to be back as soon as possible.
“That’s what he’s trying now so well. Usually he’s earlier fit than other players after a minor injury – because he has a minor injury. We expect him indeed to be back in the final part of the season, but not for Sunday.”
After Old Trafford, Liverpool face Chelsea at Anfield on May 9, then travel to Aston Villa on May 17.
They finish the campaign at home to Brentford on May 24, marking the end of the 2025–26 season and Salah’s time at the club.
On whether it was a ‘relief’ that the injury wasn’t season-ending, Slot added: “Not in some ways, in all ways, it’s a big relief that his injury is minor, so that he’s able to play for us, that he’s able to play at the World Cup. If there’s any time a player that deserves to get a big send-off, it’s definitely Mo.”
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