Egypt's forward #10 Mohamed Salah reacts
Arne Slot has spoken to Mohamed Salah about his return to Liverpool next week
Liverpool return to Premier League action on Saturday when they host Burnley at Anfield. The Reds will be hoping to buck their poor trend against struggling sides whilst Arne Slot waits on several stars who have been ruled out recently.
The Reds have been left to chase a top-four finish as points have been dropped over the course of the season. Against relegation-threatened sides at , this has included a thumping defeat to Nottingham Forest, and a draw to Leeds United.
Burnley sit 19th in the table and are the next visitors to Merseyside, therefore will be aiming for no less than victory with several rivals hot on their heels.
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When Liverpool last met the Clarets at Turf Moor last September, they required a penalty deep into stoppage time to evade a goalless draw.
He is one of several who has been absent in recent weeks. On Friday morning, and gave an update not only on the attacker himself, but also on several other injured Liverpool stars too.
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Here, the ECHO provides a round-up of those updates with possible return dates becoming clearer for all involved.
Mohamed Salah warms up before the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final soccer match between Senegal and Egypt
Mohamed Salah warms up before the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final soccer match between Senegal and Egypt
Alexander Isak of Liverpool leaves the game injured during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool
Alexander Isak of Liverpool leaves the game injured during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool
Like Isak, full-back Conor Bradley is another who has been ruled out for a longer period. He too required surgery on the knee injury he was dealt in the Reds' 0-0 draw at Arsenal eight days ago. Bradley is not expected to recover in time to play again during the 2025/26 campaign. Possible return date: July 2026 (Image: Getty Images) 3 of 6