Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah receives classy message from Michael Carrick
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesMohamed SalahMohamed Salah will not play against Manchester United this weekend due to injury, which will be a relief to Red Devils fans given the Egyptian's remarkable scoring record against UnitedMichael Carrick had some kind words to say about Mohamed Salah(Image: 2026 Manchester United FC)Michael Carrick said that Mohamed Salah is one of the greatest players to have graced the Premier League, as Manchester United's interim manager wished the departing Liverpool legend all the best in his future endeavors.Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nine largely brilliant years at Anfield, which saw him play an integral role in the club winning a sixth European Cup as well as ending a 30-year domestic title drought.Sunday's Premier League action sees Liverpool travel to Manchester United for a game between the two biggest clubs in England, but it is a game that Salah will miss out on through injury.READ MORE: What Liverpool and Man Utd must do to secure Champions League qualificationREAD MORE: Manchester United predicted starting XI vs Liverpool amid injury doubtSince joining Liverpool, Salah has scored more Premier League goals against United than any other club, netting 13 in 16 appearances – including a hat-trick at Old Trafford five years ago.Carrick admitted that it has been difficult for those of a United persuasion to watch on as Salah has helped Liverpool to compete for and win some of the very biggest honors in the game – particularly during what has been a largely disappointing period for the Old Trafford club."I fully respect what he's achieved," Carrick said of Salah.Mohamed Salah is unavailable to face United due to injury(Image: Getty Images)"It's been tough for us at times to watch it and obviously to be against us, but a lot of respect for what he has done for Liverpool, for the league and the level of performance that he's produced for so long."So everything does come to an end at some stage. He's obviously not involved in the game, but we wish him all the best for whatever's next."With Salah's remarkable scoring record against United in mind, Carrick was pressed on whether he was glad not to be facing the 33-year-old on Sunday."I'm certainly not going to say that because they've got some good players and they've got a very good squad and some good individuals," he said."So I won't be going out for them, but listen, he's been one of the best that has graced this great league for so long, so full credit to him for that."When Salah left the field with an injury against Crystal Palace last weekend, there were fears that he might not play again this season – denying him an on-field farewell – but Arne Slot confirmed in a press conference on Friday that he is expected to return before the end of the season.“As we know from Mo, he is always working incredibly hard in the season when he’s fit, but also when he’s injured to be back as soon as possible and that’s what he tries now," Slot said.“So usually he’s earlier fit than other players after a minor injury – because he has a minor injury – so we expect him indeed to be back in the final part of the season, but not for Sunday.”Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCMohamed Salah