Mohammed Salah set for injury return ahead of Aston Villa clash

Egypt star Mohamed Salah is pushing to mark his return from injury ahead of Liverpool’s upcoming Premier League clash against Aston Villa on Friday.

Salah, who is expected to depart Liverpool at the end of the season has been out of action for weeks after picking up a hamstring injury against Crystal Palace.

According to reports in England, Salah is expected to regain fitness in time for the encounter at Villa Park, offering a major boost to Liverpool ahead of one of their most important matches of the season.

The Reds are currently fourth in the Premier League standings with 59 points, level with Aston Villa but ahead on goal difference, making the upcoming fixture potentially decisive in the race for Champions League qualification.

The Egyptian superstar has missed Liverpool’s last two league matches against Manchester United FC and Chelsea FC after suffering a hamstring injury during the clash with Crystal Palace FC two weeks ago.

His absence has been keenly felt, given his importance to Liverpool’s attacking structure and leadership in decisive moments.

The English newspaper Standard reports that Salah is making encouraging progress in his recovery and could feature in what may become one of his final appearances for Liverpool before his expected departure at the end of the current campaign.

Although the forward has not yet resumed full training, Liverpool manager Arne Slot has reportedly confirmed that the Egyptian is “very close” to returning.

The Aston Villa match is now viewed as the most likely date for his comeback, provided there are no setbacks in the final stages of rehabilitation.

Speculation surrounding Salah’s future continues to grow, with increasing reports suggesting the 2025/26 season could mark the end of his remarkable spell at Anfield.

That possibility adds extra emotional significance to Liverpool’s remaining fixtures, including the final Premier League game of the season against Brentford FC at Anfield on May 24.

Should Salah return against Aston Villa, it would hand Liverpool a major psychological and tactical advantage ahead of a match that could shape their entire season.

The Egyptian forward remains one of the club’s most influential players, capable of changing games through his goals, creativity, and experience under pressure.

For Liverpool supporters, the hope is now that their talisman will be fully fit in time to help the team navigate a tense finish to the Premier League campaign.