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Posted on May 16, 2026 1:00 am | Updated on May 15, 2026 8:32 pm
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Arne Slot provides a fresh update on Mohamed Salah. The manager has confirmed Mohamed Salah’s return from injury and availability for the Liverpool vs Aston Villa game.
Mohamed Salah return date confirmed
As per Liverpool Echo, Arne Slot reveals that Mohamed Salah is back from injury and will join the squad in their clash against Aston Villa. This news brings excitement to the fans as a fan favourite player returns to the pitch. Salah has consistently performed well for the Reds. This has earned him legendary status at the club. He is playing his last season for them, so the next 2 matches are even more important for him.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says, “***Mo will be available tomorrow for only a few minutes, but hopefully he can come in.***” His comments reveal that Salah is back and available for Liverpool vs Aston Villa game. Still, he might not be starting the game and will be introduced as a substitute in the second half. This will help in managing his workload and injury.
The match against Unai Emery’s team is important for the Reds. A good result will help them secure qualification for the UEFA Champions League next season. At this crucial moment, Slot does not want to take risks. Salah has been a top player for Liverpool in past seasons. But this season, he looks out of form. Talks arise on social media that he might not fit in Arne Slot’s system. So it looks like Arne Slot will start his most trusted players against Villa.
If they secure a result before the game ends, he will introduce Salah as a substitute. It is expected that on 24th May 2026, Salah will start his last Premier League game of the season. This will allow the fans to see Salah in his last moments as a player at Anfield.
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Salah’s all time numbers for Liverpool
Overall stats of Mohamed Salah for Liverpool, as per Transfermarkt:
Competition Appearances Goals Assists
Premier League 313 191 93
UCL 83 47 20
Europa League 9 5 4
Club World Cup 2 0 1
Community Shield 4 1 1
FA Cup 15 8 2
Carabao Cup 11 4 1
Salah’s numbers for Liverpool are extraordinary. His contributions helped them to win Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup and other domestic trophies. As a player he has won the Premier League golden boot and other individual awards. Salah holds the record for the most goals by a foreign player in the Premier League. This shows the impact he has made for Liverpool.
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More updates before Liverpool vs Aston Villa clash
Arne Slot provides more updates about other Liverpool players. He was asked about Ibrahima Konate who suffered a cramp in his leg in the game against Chelsea. On Konate, Slot replied, “***Ibou Konate is okay, he trained with us.***” This makes it clear that Ibrahima Konate will be available against Villa. It gives a major defensive boost to the football squad ahead of a key fixture.
Alisson Becker is linked with a move to Juventus this summer. Slot says, “***If he is in goal tomorrow, our fans will support him tomorrow and if he is in goal next week, our fans will support then and the same goes for next season..***” His comments deny any update on the future of Alisson Becker.
Florian Wirtz is another player in doubt for the game. Wirtz is suffering from stomach infection and his availability for the game against Villa is not clear. His involvement would be a major attacking boost but he might need to recover in time for the match.
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Piyush Wankhede
Piyush Wankhede is a Junior Football Writer at Six Sports, contributing articles focused on football news, match developments, and player performances. As an emerging voice in football journalism, he provides clear and engaging coverage that helps readers stay updated on key events and stories in the sport. Through his work at Six Sports, Piyush delivers concise match reports, player analyses, and feature pieces that highlight trends and narratives shaping modern football. His writing combines attention to detail with accessibility, making it easy for readers to follow football developments.
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