Mohamed Salah
LIVEgypt
Left
Jun 15, 1992
33
5'9"
157 lb
RW
CF
One-v-One Creator
LiverpoolClose to training
Salah (hamstring) is out for Saturday's match against Chelsea but is nearing a return to training, according to manager Arne Slot. "Mo [has] also not trained with us yet but is also, like Ali, getting very, very, very close to training with us."
Analysis: Salah is not yet fit but is seeing progress, as the forward is nearing a return to training. This is good news as it keeps his planned return date against Aston Villa on the books, just needing to train next week. It does appear the Egyptian will then finish his career with Liverpool on the field, as he is expected to depart following the end of the season.
Not training, targeting Villa match
Salah (hamstring) is not yet working with the squad and is expected to return for the May 17 fixture versus Aston Villa, Paul Gorst of the Liverpool Echo reports.
Analysis: Salah may be an option at some point in the final couple of games of the season, but there would seem to be limited chances for him to produce if he's not ready for significant minutes as he nears the end of his Liverpool career. The attacker scored two goals over his last four club appearances before picking up his current injury. His continued absence will likely lead to more opportunities for Jeremie Frimpong to feature in a right-wing role.
Expected to return this season
Salah (hamstring) is expected to return this season, and the damage is only minor, according to his club.
Analysis: Salah looks to be on the better side of his hamstring injury after some scares that he could miss the rest of the season, as his damage has been deemed minor. This is major news as it should warrant a return this season, that is, if no setbacks occur. With Liverpool only having four games left on the docket, he will need to be speedy in recovery to feature again for the club he plans to leave this season. That said, a hamstring injury likely still takes two to three weeks to recover from, likely eyeing a return in one of the final two games of the season as he brings a close to his Liverpool career.
Could miss rest of season
Salah suffered a hamstring tear that is expected to keep him out for the remainder of the season, effectively ending his Liverpool career without a farewell appearance on the pitch, according to Mohamed Yossry of Reuters.
Analysis: Salah was forced off in the 59th minute of Saturday's win over Crystal Palace, and the diagnosis puts a bittersweet cap on what has been an incredible nine-year run at Anfield. The superstar wraps up his Liverpool career with 12 goals and nine assists across 38 appearances this season, and will now address the fans after the final home match against Brentford on May 24 instead of signing off with one last moment on the pitch. Liverpool's third all-time leading scorer will now shift his full focus to getting fit for Egypt at the World Cup, with national team director Ibrahim Hassan confirming he should be good to go for the tournament but will miss the rest of the Premier League campaign due to a required four-week recovery period.
Subbed off injured
Salah was forced off in the second half of Saturday's clash against Crystal Palace due to an apparent hamstring injury. According to manager Arne Slot, "We simply don't know but what we do know is the season is in four weeks over, so there are not a lot of games being played. We have to wait and see how his injury is and if he is able to return to play".
Analysis: Salah was forced off in the 59th minute of Saturday's clash against Crystal Palace due to an apparent hamstring injury and will undergo further tests in the coming days to determine the severity of the issue. If his absence is confirmed, Jeremie Frimpong is expected to start in his place at right wing.
Scores in first half
Salah scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Everton.
Analysis: Salah's final Merseyside derby went about as well as can be hoped. He got on the scoresheet with a nice finish and helped earn a famous win over Everton who were hosting the first derby in the new Hill Dickinson stadium. Salah is up to 13 Premier League goal contributions this season.
Nets in win
Salah scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Fulham.
Analysis: Salah scored once during Saturday's clash, making the most of a nice chance to finish into the far corner. The winger has had an off year, but even during a poor season he's still a lethal finisher with upside any time he's on the pitch. He will hope to add a big feather to his Liverpool cap during a mid-week clash with PSG.
Four shots, no goal
Salah recorded four shots (two on target) and two crosses in Saturday's 4-0 loss to Manchester City.
Analysis: Salah would see a decent four shots Saturday but could do little to help his squad, with only two shots on target and neither finding the back of the net. He did see two goal contributions in his last outing and will hope to return to that form for UCL play against PSG, recording five goal contributions in UCL play this season.
Fit and available Saturday
Salah (hamstring) is fully fit and available for Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City, according to coach Arne Slot. "He is [fit]. He trained with us yesterday, he will train with us today and is available for the game tomorrow."
Analysis: Salah had been a concern heading into the weekend after some injury worries during the international break, but coach Arne Slot's confirmation puts any doubt to rest. The Egyptian trained in recent days and will likely slot straight back into the starting lineup for one of the biggest domestic cup fixtures of Liverpool's season, which is exactly the kind of news the Anfield needed. With this being Salah's final campaign at the club, every appearance feels significant, and having him firing on all cylinders for the FA Cup run is a massive boost for the Reds.
Still eyeing City game for return
Salah (hamstring) is set to train on Thursday again and is eyeing a return to play against Manchester City on Saturday, according to manager Arne Slot. "Close, very close. He just does so much for his body for such a long time that he recovers so fast. So, he will train with the team again tomorrow, and if everything works wel,l then he's available to be with us at City."
Analysis: Salah is still eyeing a return to action this week after some injury worries, with the forward back in training and set to continue training up to Saturday's outing. That said, if all is well, the forward should then be deemed fit to face City, a major addition back to the squad. He should almost immediately return to a starting role on the flank as he continues as one of the best attackers in the league, especially with the club legends' reign of terror over the league coming to an end at the conclusion of the campaign.
Expected back for FA Cup
Salah (hamstring) is aiming to return to action in Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final matchup versus Manchester City, Andy Hunter of The Guardian reported Monday.
Analysis: Salah should be fit enough to play in the final games of the season following the announcement that he'll depart Liverpool at the end of the 2025/26 campaign. The attacker could compete for starts with Cody Gakpo and Jeremie Frimpong on the right wing. After scoring five goals and five assists over his last 14 games played across all competitions, the Egyptian will likely be one of the team's top offensive threats whenever he's on the field.
Leaving Liverpool at end of season
Salah will put an end to his time in Liverpool after the conclusion of the 2025/26 campaign, the team announced Tuesday.
Analysis: Salah has reached an agreement to depart the Reds after spending the last nine years with the club. The 33-year-old attacker has been outstanding throughout that stint, scoring 244 goals and 115 assists across 404 appearances in both domestic and European competitions. He should still have a few chances to increase those counts, although he's currently dealing with a muscular injury and is questionable for upcoming contests.
Won't be available Saturday
Salah (undisclosed) won't be an option for Saturday's clash against Brighton and won't join the Egypt national team due to injury, according to coach Arne Slot. "Indeed, [it's] unusual. As a result of that I think you can expect the outcome. So, [he's] not available for tomorrow. The good thing for Liverpool and for us is that we go to an international break. The bad thing for Egypt is that he can't go there. We are hoping also with what Mo has shown in the past that he can recover faster than other players might in similar situations because he takes such good care of his body. History has shown that he can be earlier back than some others. But it's only two weeks when we go again so let's hope in that period of time he can be back."
Analysis: Salah was forced off in Wednesday's Champions League win over Galatasaray with an undisclosed injury and has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against Brighton. The winger will also skip Egypt's upcoming international break to focus on recovery, with a return targeted for early April. That's a tough hit for the Reds, as their locked-in starter on the right wing was coming off arguably his best performance of the season, and his spot in the starting XI will now need to be filled, with Dominik Szoboszlai expected to slide over to the right flank in his absence.
Forced off after brillant outing
Salah scored one goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 4-0 win over Galatasaray before asking to be subbed off due to an issue, according to coach Arne Slot. "Injury-wise, he was asking for a substitution, not because he thought he had scored enough but that he felt something, so let's see where he is for the weekend and afterwards."
Analysis: Salah missed a penalty but still delivered a brilliant all-around performance in Wednesday's Champions League win over the Lions, finishing with one goal and one assist as Liverpool punched their ticket to the next round. That said, his night took a concerning turn when he asked to come off in the 74th minute due to an issue, putting his availability for the upcoming fixtures in doubt. If he ends up missing time, Dominik Szoboszlai is likely next in line to step in on the right wing.
Scores, assists in win
Salah scored one goal and assisted once from seven shots and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-0 victory versus Galatasaray.
Analysis: Salah missed a penalty and still added a goal and assist during Wednesday's rout. The winger was brilliant throughout the match and caused issues for the backline right from the start. Salah has been in mixed form this season, but at his best he's a dangerous goalscoring threat with plenty of creativity as well.
Nets in loss
Salah scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), 11 crosses (two accurate) and eight corners in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat to Wolverhampton.
Analysis: Salah got back on the scoresheet during Tuesday's clash, but it was a disappointment as he was still left with the loss. It was a tough match for Liverpool on the whole, despite the poor opposition, and Salah wasn't able to earn more than a late consolation goal.
Assists in win
Salah assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and seven corners in Wednesday's 1-0 victory versus Sunderland.
Analysis: Salah set up Virgil van Dijk for the only goal Wednesday, making the most of his role on corners once again. It was a nice set-piece goal for Salah and Liverpool, but he was largely dreadful from open play. His usually lethal eye for goal has been lacking this year, and he failed to put any of his four shots on target.
Off the mark in Sunday's loss
Salah had five shots (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Manchester City.
Analysis: Salah took five shots Sunday, his most since Oct. 25, but he failed to put a single one on target. He also recorded five crosses but failed to record an accurate cross for the first time since Nov. 22. It was a disappointing outing for him despite his high volume of attacking chances, but he may have been due for a dud after a strong run of form coming into Sunday's contest. He'll look to bounce back Wednesday at Sunderland.
Assists in win
Salah assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 4-1 win versus Newcastle United.
Analysis: Salah was among the goals once more, tallying on another assist during Saturday's win. Salah has been mixed this season, but he seems to be efficient and deadly like normal now. If he can stay at his best it would go a long way towards keeping Liverpool in the hunt for the Champions League during the back half of the campaign.
Back among goals
Salah scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 6-0 win versus Qarabag.
Analysis: Salah is back from AFCON and was back among the goals during Wednesday's rout. He scored and took four shots on top of that, as well as splitting a role on corners. It's been a difficult season by his own lofty standards, but Salah has the potential to take over any match when given the chance. If he can get hot he would be one of the top contributors in the Premier League.
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