Arne Slot Uncertain Mohamed Salah Will Play For Liverpool Again After Hamstring Injury

Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool career may have come to an abrupt and painful end after the 33-year-old suffered a hamstring injury to his left leg during Saturday’s 3-1 Premier League victory over Crystal Palace, leaving manager Arne Slot unable to confirm whether the forward will play again before the season concludes.

Salah, whose contract at Anfield expires at the end of the current campaign, was withdrawn from the pitch just before the 60-minute mark. He will now undergo scans on his left leg to determine the severity of the injury and assess his availability for Liverpool’s remaining four fixtures.

Speaking after the Crystal Palace match, Slot offered little certainty over a potential return date. “We don’t know. That is the best answer I can give,” the Liverpool manager said. “There might be a chance, but we simply don’t know. What we do know is that the season is over in four or five weeks, so there are not a lot of games.”

Despite the uncertainty, Slot pointed to Salah’s well-documented commitment to physical conditioning as a source of cautious optimism. “Mo has taken such good care of his body all these years that he will have the minimum time required to recover,” he said. “Let’s hope for the best.”

Slot also reflected on a broader pattern that has defined Liverpool’s season. “Another win and another injury. It’s the story of our season,” he said. “It’s too early to say, but we all know Mo and how hard it is for him to leave the pitch. For Mo to leave the pitch, it shows you something, but we have to wait and see how bad it is.”

The timing of the injury adds significant weight to its potential implications. Salah, who joined Liverpool from Roma in 2017, has been one of the Premier League’s most consistent performers across his Anfield tenure, registering more than 210 goals for the club across all competitions. His departure — whether now or at the end of the season — would mark the conclusion of one of the most decorated individual spells in the club’s modern history.

Beyond the personal milestone, the injury arrives at a critical juncture for Liverpool in the Premier League table. The club remains in contention to secure a Champions League qualification spot, but according to reports, they are likely to have to navigate those final fixtures without their leading forward.

Salah’s fitness is also of concern to the Egyptian national team, with Egypt monitoring the situation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, for which Africa’s qualifying campaign has been ongoing. Any prolonged absence could affect his preparation for the tournament.

Liverpool’s next fixtures will determine whether the club can secure European football for next season, a task made considerably more difficult without a player who has contributed heavily to their attacking output throughout this campaign.