**Liverpool are set to receive a boost for their Premier League trip to Aston Villa.**
Friday’s penultimate fixture could see Arne Slot’s reigning champions book their place in the Champions League with a win over the Europa League finalists.
The Reds will have Mohamed Salah back available after he overcame a hamstring injury sustained during their victory over Crystal Palace at the end of last month.
Salah missed the previous two games against Manchester United and Chelsea but is now set to be involved in the match day squad for the encounter at Villa Park.
Slot has confirmed that the Egypt international, who will leave Anfield at the end of this season, will start on the substitutes’ bench as part of tentative first steps.
The Liverpool head coach could also call on goalkeeper Alisson for the first time in over two months but faces a wait on Florian Wirtz’s recovery from a stomach bug.
“Mo will be available tomorrow for only a few minutes, but hopefully can come in,” said Slot.
“Alisson trains with us again, let’s see where he is tomorrow, if he is ready already or has to wait one more week.”
“Florian has a stomach infection, so let’s see how fit he is for tomorrow. He’s on antibiotics. Let’s see if he’s ready to play tomorrow.”