Mohamed Salah to miss Liverpool’s final clash with Man United before his Anfield exit

Football
1 May 2026 • 5:28 PM MYT
The Independent
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Mohamed Salah to miss Liverpool’s final clash with Man United before his Anfield exit

  • Mohamed Salah is recovering from a minor muscle injury sustained against Crystal Palace last weekend and is expected to return for the final part of Liverpool's season.
  • Sunday’s match against Manchester United comes too soon for Salah, but Arne Slot is hopeful the winger will feature again before his nine-year spell at Anfield concludes this summer.
  • Salah's final game at Anfield is anticipated to be against Brentford on 24 May, where an emotional farewell is expected.
  • Liverpool require five more points from their remaining four Premier League games to secure a top-five finish and a Champions League spot.
  • Goalkeeper Alisson Becker is also close to returning from injury, with Freddie Woodman continuing to deputise in his absence.

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