Liverpool provide positive Salah update after Egypt diagnosis
Mohamed Salah of Egypt during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations 3rd and 4th place playoff match between Egypt and Nigeria on the 17 January 2026 at Mohamed V Stadium in Casablanca ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
by Austin Ditlhobolo
Thursday Apr 30, 2026. 11:00
Liverpool have provided a positive update on Mohamed Salah after Egypt’s team doctor diagnosed a hamstring tear requiring up to four weeks of treatment.
The English Premier League champions confirmed the injury picked up against Crystal Palace is a minor muscle issue, with Salah expected to return to action before the end of the 2025-26 season — potentially in time for Liverpool’s final matches.
However, this contrasts with the more cautious timeline from Egypt’s medical staff, though both sides agree the injury should not affect his preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
“Liverpool FC can confirm Mohamed Salah is expected to be available to play again before the end of this season,” a club statement read.
“The No.11 was substituted during the second half of last Saturday’s Premier League win over Crystal Palace at Anfield.
“The issue that caused his withdrawal has now been confirmed as a minor muscle injury. It is, however, anticipated Salah will return to action ahead of 2025-26’s conclusion and his departure from the Reds this summer.”
Liverpool have four Premier League games left this 2025-26 season (Man Utd away on May 3, Chelsea home on May 9, Aston Villa away on May 17, and Brentford home on May 24).