Mohamed Salah injury update issued as Liverpool confirms 'minor' problem
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesMohamed SalahLiverpool expects Mohamed Salah to play again this season after the Egyptian picked up a hamstring injury during the Reds' win over Crystal Palace in the Premier LeagueLiverpool forward Mohamed Salah.(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)Mohamed Salah is expected to play again for Liverpool this season after his injury was confirmed as being "minor", meaning he hasn't made his final appearance for the Reds.No exact date has been placed on Salah's return yet, but his hamstring injury is not set to bring an end to his time playing for the side he joined in 2017 from AS Roma. There had been fears that he might have featured for the final time at Anfield.Salah went down in the second half on Sunday and was replaced by Jeremie Frimpong.
Speculation in Egypt had emerged that suggested he could be missing for four weeks, but would be back in time to play in the World Cup.READ MORE: 'I'm torn about Arne Slot at Liverpool - but Xabi Alonso isn't the man to replace him'READ MORE: Mohamed Salah to announce next club as Liverpool farewell plunged into doubtLiverpool plays Manchester United next weekend. It finishes the season with games against Chelsea, Aston Villa and Brentford.
The Reds are on the verge of confirming a top five finish, which would be enough to make the Champions League spots."We don't know, that's the best answer I can give because if I say it might be a chance then probably all the headlines are, 'there might be a chance...'" Arne Slot had said last weekend."We simply don't know but what we do know is the season is in four weeks over, so there are not a lot of games being played. We have to wait and see how his injury is and if he is able to return to play."What I do know about Mo is throughout all of these years he has taken such good care of his body that he will have the minimum time required to recover from an injury."Let's hope for the best and that he is available in the last part [of the season]."There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Liverpool.com will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen.Follow @Liverpoolcom_ : The official Liverpool.com account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time.Follow us on Facebook or visit Liverpool.com homepage.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool injury newsLiverpool FCMohamed Salah