Mohamed Salah to undergo scan after injury vs Crystal Palace
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Image Credits: Imago ImagesMohamed Salah’s final chapter at Liverpool took another painful turn on Saturday, as the Egyptian forward was forced off with a suspected left hamstring injury during the Reds’ 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Anfield.Liverpool won the game comfortably enough.Two goals before halftime, scored in the 35th and 40th minute, had Arne Slot’s side firmly in control, and a late third in stoppage time put the result beyond doubt after Palace pulled one back on 71 minutes.On the surface, it was exactly the kind of afternoon Liverpool needed, with the club sitting fourth in the Premier League on 58 points and the top-four race entering its most critical stretch.But the afternoon was overshadowed almost immediately by what happened in the 59th minute.With the score already at 2-0, Salah went down holding the back of his left leg and did not get back up.The medical staff came on quickly, and it became clear within seconds that he would not be continuing.He was substituted for Jeremie Frimpong and walked off Anfield to a standing ovation from the home crowd, a crowd that understood, even in that moment, that they might have just witnessed something significant.According to The Times, Liverpool are yet to confirm the exact nature of the injury, but a scan is expected to determine the full extent of the damage to his left hamstring.The timing could hardly be more difficult, both for Liverpool and for Salah personally.He announced in March that he would be leaving the club at the end of this season, despite his contract running until 2027, bringing an end to a nine-year association that has produced 257 goals in 440 appearances.That tally places him third on Liverpool’s all-time scoring list, behind only legends Ian Rush and Roger Hunt.He has been one of the greatest players in Premier League history, and the idea that a hamstring injury against Crystal Palace could be his last moment in a Liverpool shirt is not one anyone at Anfield will want to sit with.Liverpool have just four league games remaining this season, two of which are at Anfield, against Chelsea on May 9 and Brentford on May 24.If the scan reveals a serious tear, Salah’s time at the club could already be over.Even if the injury is minor, the turnaround is tight, and Slot will have to weigh up the medical risk of rushing him back given what is at stake in the top-four race.Beyond club football, Salah will also be keeping an eye on the summer.He captained Egypt through their World Cup qualification campaign, scoring four goals across those games, and will lead his country at the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico this summer.Egypt face Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand in Group G, with their opening game on June 15 in Seattle.A serious hamstring problem now would put that whole campaign in jeopardy as well.For now, Liverpool wait on the scan results.But the mood around Anfield this evening is not one of celebration despite the three points.Nobody wants Salah’s story to end like this.Mo Salah set to undergo scans to determine whether he has played his final game for Liverpoolhttps://t.co/giDC0XcKPm— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) April 25, 2026 Mohamed Salah