Mohamed Salah injury concern casts doubt over Liverpool availability for Brighton trip

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Saturday’s Premier League meeting with Brighton after picking up an injury during his side’s recent match against Galatasaray.

The Egyptian international was forced to leave the field during the second half of Wednesday’s game on 18 March 2026, raising immediate concerns about his condition.

Salah requested to be substituted before heading straight down the tunnel, fuelling uncertainty over his fitness ahead of the weekend fixture.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot addressed the situation after the match, confirming that the forward’s availability remains unclear.

“Regarding his injury, he came off not because he felt he had scored enough, but because he felt something. So we’ll see where he is for the weekend and beyond,” he said.

With the Premier League matchday 31 encounter against Brighton scheduled for Saturday, 21 March at 12:30 GMT, time is limited for Salah to recover.

His potential absence would represent a significant setback for Liverpool as they continue their push for European qualification.

The club currently sits fifth in the table and is aiming to strengthen its position in the closing stages of the campaign.

Salah has been a key figure in their attacking play, and any disruption to his involvement could impact their preparations for what is expected to be a demanding away fixture.

Uncertainty now surrounds whether he will be fit enough to feature, with further assessment likely in the days leading up to the match.

For Liverpool, the situation leaves a question mark over one of their most influential players at a critical point in the season.