Salah injury is minor in 'big relief' for Liverpool farewell and Egypt's World Cup hopes
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah sustained a minor injury that will keep him out of the match against Manchester United but is expected to return before the end of the season for a farewell appearance. The injury is not serious, offering relief for both Liverpool and Egypt ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Salah, who announced his departure from Liverpool earlier than expected, remains crucial to Egypt's World Cup campaign despite a challenging club season.
- ▪Mohamed Salah will miss Liverpool's game against Manchester United due to a minor hamstring injury.
- ▪Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed Salah is expected to return before the end of the season, with his final appearance likely at Anfield on May 24 against Brentford.
- ▪The injury is not serious, boosting hopes for Salah's participation in the World Cup where Egypt faces Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran in Group G.
- ▪Salah announced in late March he would be leaving Liverpool after nine seasons, one year earlier than previously expected.
- ▪Egypt has never won a match in their three World Cup appearances, with their last tournament participation in 2018 when Salah was hampered by injury.
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