Virgil van Dijk says Mohamed Salah will get fitting farewell amid fears he will not play for Liverpool again

Football
27 Apr 2026 • 6:24 PM MYT
The Independent
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Virgil van Dijk says Mohamed Salah will get fitting farewell amid fears he will not play for Liverpool again

  • Mohamed Salah sustained a hamstring injury during Liverpool's 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday, leading to uncertainty about his return before he leaves the club at the end of the season.
  • The 33-year-old forward is scheduled to undergo scans to determine the full extent of the damage, with head coach Arne Slot expressing doubt about his availability for the remaining fixtures.
  • Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk expressed hope for Salah's swift recovery, stating that he believes Salah will exert every effort to return to the pitch as soon as possible.
  • Van Dijk acknowledged the emotional impact of the injury, especially given Salah's situation with only two home games potentially remaining for him this season.
  • Despite the uncertainty, Van Dijk affirmed that Salah, Liverpool's third-highest scorer of all time with 257 goals, will receive a significant send-off regardless of whether he plays again, celebrating his immense contributions to the club.

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