Mohamed Salah hands Liverpool major injury boost as muscle issue confirmed
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SportFootballLiverpool FCMohamed Salah could play again for Liverpool despite suffering a hamstring problem against Crystal Palace last weekendMohamed Salah is expected to play again for Liverpool after fears over the extent of his hamstring injury were allayed.There were concerns Salah could have played his last game for the Reds when he limped off during the second half of Saturday's 3-1 Premier League home win against Crystal Palace.The Egyptian, who will leave on a free transfer at the end of the season after nine years with the club, left the field slowly as he was afforded a standing ovation, suggesting the injury was potentially serious.However, subsequent scans have revealed the 33-year-old has avoided a tear of his hamstring with the club confirming on Wednesday evening the player has instead suffered a minor muscle injury.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageSalah will miss this Sunday's clash at Manchester United and almost certainly the visit of former club Chelsea the following Saturday as Arne Slot's side chase the five points that will make certain a top-five berth and Champions League qualification.Liverpool then travel to Aston Villa, which at present is due to take place on Sunday, May 17 but would be brought forward two days should the Midlanders reach the Europa League final.And the expectation is Salah will at the very least be available for the season finale at home to Brentford on Sunday, May 24, where both he and Andy Robertson will feature for the last time having both announced their summer departures.The news is also a boost to the Egyptian national team, whom Salah will captain during the forthcoming World Cup.
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