Liverpool provides injury update on Egypt star Mohammed Salah

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has offered an early and cautious update on star forward Mohamed Salah after the Egyptian was forced off during Liverpool FC’s 3-1 win over Crystal Palace at Anfield.

Salah was forced off with an injury in the 59th minute in the highly competitive clash on Saturday. With four matches to end the current campaign, any potential absence of the club’s leading attacker could have major implications for Liverpool’s final push.

Speaking after the match, Slot admitted that the situation is worrying, particularly given Salah’s importance to the team and his well-known reluctance to leave the pitch unless absolutely necessary.

“It’s too early to say but we all know Mo and how hard it is for him to leave the pitch,” Slot explained. “For Mo to leave the pitch, it shows you something but we have to wait and see how bad it is.”

The Liverpool manager’s comments reflect a growing sense of caution around the squad, with injuries emerging as a recurring concern during a critical phase of the campaign. Salah’s substitution was not initially expected, making the sight of him walking off at Anfield all the more concerning for supporters.

The Egyptian forward has once again been central to Liverpool’s attacking output this season, providing goals, assists, and leadership in key moments. His potential absence at such a decisive stage would be a significant blow to Slot’s plans as the team look to finish the season strongly.

While the club awaits further medical assessment, uncertainty now surrounds Salah’s availability for the remaining fixtures. Liverpool’s coaching staff are expected to take a conservative approach, given his importance and the risk of aggravating any possible injury.

For Slot, the timing could hardly be worse. With the season entering its final stretch, every point matters, and the possible loss of their most influential attacker adds another layer of pressure to an already demanding period.

Further updates are expected once medical scans are completed, but for now, Anfield holds its breath as it waits to learn the full extent of Salah’s setback—and whether Liverpool will have to finish their campaign without their talismanic forward.