Salah 'deserves big send-off', says Liverpool boss Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Mohamed Salah deserves a big send-off as he prepares to leave the club at the end of the season. Slot confirmed that Salah, who suffered a minor muscle injury, is expected to return before the season concludes but will miss the upcoming match against Manchester United. The Dutch coach praised Salah’s contributions and expressed relief that the injury won’t affect his participation in the World Cup.
- ▪Arne Slot stated that Mohamed Salah deserves a big send-off ahead of his departure from Liverpool.
- ▪Salah sustained a minor muscle injury during Liverpool's win over Crystal Palace but is expected to return before the season ends.
- ▪Slot confirmed Salah will not be available for Liverpool's match against Manchester United but remains optimistic about his recovery.
- ▪Salah has scored 257 goals in 440 appearances for Liverpool since joining the club in 2017.
- ▪Despite a brief public disagreement with Slot in December, Salah returned to the team and remained a key player.
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