Mohamed Salah injury update ahead of Brighton vs Liverpool

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Published March 20, 2026 10:19am Updated March 20, 2026 10:19am Mohamed Salah went off early in midweek (Picture: Getty) Arne Slot has provided an injury update on Mohamed Salah ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Brighton on Saturday. Afterwards, Slot confirmed that Salah had requested to be substituted after he ‘felt something’, but gave no further specifics on the nature of the potential injury.

However, the Liverpool boss has now confirmed that Salah will be unavailable for Saturday’s trip down to the south coast. ‘It is unusual, and as a result of that, I think you can expect the outcome so not available for tomorrow,’ the Dutchman confirmed. Asked about the extent of the injury, Slot added: ‘The good thing for Liverpool, for us is that we go into an international break.

Sign up here, it's an open goal. ‘The bad thing for Egypt is that he can’t go there, but we are hoping also with what Mo has shown in the past that he can recover faster than what other players might in similar situations because he just takes such good care of his body, and history has shown that he can be back earlier than others. ‘But it’s only two weeks until we go again so let’s hope by that time he can be back.’ Slot also confirmed that Joe Gomez will not be available to start after being benched in midweek against Galatasaray. More to follow… Arrow MORE: Thomas Tuchel recalls two Man Utd stars but snubs Trent Alexander-Arnold in latest England squad Arrow MORE: Chelsea star’s injury return plan revealed with World Cup spot still possible Arrow MORE: Alan Shearer’s Premier League predictions including Newcastle vs Sunderland Football Newsletter – In The Mixer Punchy analysis, transfer talk and more from Metro's football experts, sent straight to your inbox every week.