Liverpool news as Harvey Elliott gets chance and Mohamed Salah send-off request
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Liverpool news as Mohamed Salah calls for a special Jordan Henderson farewell at Anfield, and Jurgen Klopp has the chance to fix one of his biggest Anfield regretsHarvey Elliott is expected to be on the move again this summer(Image: Getty Images)Mohamed Salah will be forced to sit out his potential farewell appearance against Manchester United on Sunday as Liverpool makes the trip to Old Trafford.The 33-year-old sustained a muscle injury during the Reds' 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace last week, sparking concerns that he may have already pulled on a Liverpool shirt for the last time. Liverpool targets $33M center-back transfer this summerREAD MORE: Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah receives classy message from Michael CarrickMeanwhile, Salah's former boss, Jurgen Klopp, may find himself presented with an opportunity to address something he previously confessed was among his greatest regrets.Elliott's opportunityThroughout his nine-year tenure at Liverpool, Klopp conquered every pinnacle the game had to offer.
Yet despite delivering the most prestigious honors back to Anfield, the German conceded there remained one significant regret from his time in charge.Speaking ahead of his departure in May 2024, Klopp admitted he regretted not giving Harvey Elliott more game time in his final season.Jurgen Klopp could help RB Leipzig sign Elliott(Image: Getty Images)Although the 23-year-old appeared in 53 matches across all competitions, he only started 11 league fixtures, prompting Klopp to say: "It's not like I go back and think, 'Where did we go wrong here and there?' But if I regret one thing a little bit, it's that Harvey didn't play often enough, maybe."A chance to address this regret now exists through Klopp's position as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer and Liverpool's reported pursuit of RB Leipzig talent Yan Diomande. Following 12 years of dedication, the Brentford midfielder departed suddenly in 2023 for Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ettifaq without any farewell ceremony.Nevertheless, he will make his return to Anfield on May 24 when the Bees face his old club, with Salah urging both the club and supporters to provide Henderson with a memorable reception.
Speaking to Steven Gerrard on TNT Sports' The Breakdown, Salah said: "One more thing I'd really like to mention, and there is no better place to mention it than with you."I think the last game of the season is against Brentford, and people in the city know how much it meant to Hendo also, being here, captain of the club, for 12 years — more than me, more than Virg, more than Robbo, more than anyone at the club."He didn't get the send-off or farewell he deserved because he left immediately. I also don't know how the supporters will manage it, but I really wish they would do something special for him because he has been one of the best players at this club."Without him — and I have been there in the dressing room — without him we would not have achieved what we achieved, so I really hope the fans will give a good send off.