Mohamed Salah injury: What we know about Liverpool star’s absence ahead of Man City FA Cup showdown

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Credit: Imago Mon 23 March 2026 8:00, UK Mohamed Salah missed Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat against Brighton and Hove Albion with an injury, as fans’ concerns grow about the star man.The winger was brought off during the 4-0 victory over Galatasaray in the week as the Reds cruised into the quarter-finals of the Champions League.However, little has been said about the Egypt international since, with Arne Slot only confirming that he would miss the Brighton match.With Liverpool facing a crucial game against Manchester City in the FA Cup after the international break, a quick return is vital.As a result, Football Insider has examined what we know about the injury at present ahead of Liverpool’s FA showdown. ⚽ Liverpool Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews, VAR verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Reds fixture. VISIT THE LIVERPOOL MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES How long with Mohamed Salah by out for?So far, we know little about the true extent of Salah’s injury.We do know that the issue is muscle-related, which has kept him off the pitch.Mohamed Salah’s record this seasonAppearances 34Goals10Assists9Salah has remained a threat despite a below-average season for himThe winger is confirmed to be out of Egypt’s upcoming friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Spain over the international break.Speaking before the Brighton game, Slot did hint that the injury will not keep him out for an extended period of time.He told Liverpool’s official website on 20 March: “The good thing for Liverpool and for us is that we go to an international break.

The bad thing for Egypt is that he can’t go there.“We are hoping also with what Mo has shown in the past that he can recover faster than other players might in similar situations because he takes such good care of his body. History has shown that he can be earlier back than some others.Salah posting this while Arsenal are losing 2-0😭😭 pic.twitter.com/tCZNZPYtmH— Connor (@Connor_LFC8) March 22, 2026 “But it’s only two weeks when we go again, so let’s hope in that period of time he can be back.”Based on these comments, there appears to be a solid chance that Salah could be back from the sidelines after the international break.However, it remains to be seen if he will be fit enough to play a part in the FA Cup quarter-finals.Can Liverpool keep hold of Salah for another season?Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Salah is closing in on a Liverpool exit ahead of the summer transfer window, with multiple Saudi Arabian side preparing bids.A “huge” offer could be enough to tempt the Reds to accept a departure.A previous bust-up with Slot is also believed to be impacting his future, and despite both parties having put their differences aside, concerns have lingered.On top of this, Salah’s contract is set to expire in 2027, and the summer transfer window could be the club’s last chance to make big money on one of their biggest legends.However, it remains to be seen if this will be allowed, especially if Slot is sacked, as the potential incoming manager may want the winger to stay. 🦊 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Leicester City Insider Access Get the full story from the King Power and Seagrave with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the East Midlands.