LIVERPOOL, England (AP) – Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is expected to return from injury in time for a proper farewell, but he will not be fit for Sunday’s game against Manchester United.
The Egyptian national team forward is Will leave the club at the end of this seasonsustained what appeared to be a hamstring issue. win against crystal palace Last Saturday.
Liverpool manager Arne Slott confirmed on Friday that Salah will play again this season.
“Normally he gets fit faster than other players after a minor injury, but because he has a minor injury, we certainly expect him to be back late in the season, but not until Sunday,” Slott said.
“It’s a huge relief that his injury is minor and he can play for us and play in the World Cup. If there’s any player who deserves (such) a big send-off, it’s definitely Mo.”
Salah announced his departure from the club in late March. 1 year earlier than expected. This will be his ninth season at Anfield.
Salah, 33, has endured a lackluster campaign. public column With slot. After leading the Premier League with 29 goals last season, he has only scored seven goals.
Liverpool have four games remaining this season, ending on May 24 when Brentford visit Anfield.
Slott’s side trail third-placed United by three points, with both teams on track to qualify for the Champions League.
Egypt’s key player Salah
Egypt is included world cup group g The team opens against Belgium on June 15th, followed by matches against New Zealand and Iran. Egypt has never won any of the three games they have played in the World Cup.
His most recent appearance was at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where he was delayed due to a shoulder injury suffered in the Champions League final a few weeks earlier, when Liverpool lost to Real Madrid.
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