Mohamed Salah ruled out for rest of the season with Liverpool career now over after cruel injury twist

Jack Otway
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:46:32 +0000

Mohamed Salah's nine-year spell at Liverpool has come to an abrupt end after the Egyptian forward sustained a hamstring tear during Saturday's victory against Crystal Palace at Anfield.

The 33-year-old was forced to leave the pitch during the match, with subsequent fears that the setback would conclude his season prematurely.

Egypt's national team director has now confirmed the diagnosis, revealing that Salah will require a month of rehabilitation.

The injury means the departing star, who is set to leave the club this summer, will be unable to feature in any of Liverpool's remaining fixtures throughout May.

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Ibrahim Hassan, Egypt's national team director, provided clarity on the situation in comments to Reuters.

"He has suffered a hamstring tear and will require four weeks of treatment," Hassan stated.

The recovery timeline offers a silver lining for the forward's international ambitions, with Hassan confirming Salah will be available for the World Cup despite missing the remainder of Liverpool's domestic campaign.

Liverpool have yet to issue their own update to supporters regarding the severity of the injury.

The club's silence leaves fans awaiting official confirmation, though the Egyptian football authorities' assessment suggests Salah's Anfield chapter has reached its conclusion.

Arne Slot acknowledged the likelihood that Salah's extraordinary Liverpool tenure had reached its end after witnessing his star player hobble off the pitch.

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"We don't know. That is the best answer I can give," the manager admitted.

"There might be a chance but we simply don't know. What we do know is that the season is over in four or five weeks so there are not a lot of games and we have to wait and see how."

Slot expressed confidence in Salah's professionalism, noting: "Mo has taken such good care of his body all these years that he will have the minimum time required to recover. Let's hope for the best."

The Dutch manager reflected on the broader pattern affecting his squad this season.

"Another win and another injury. It's the story of our season," Slot remarked, adding that Salah's willingness to depart the field demonstrated the seriousness of the problem.

Liverpool currently occupy fourth position in the Premier League table with 58 points, maintaining an eight-point cushion over Brighton in sixth as they pursue Champions League qualification.

The Reds face trips to Manchester United and Aston Villa, whilst hosting Chelsea and Brentford at Anfield.

The final home fixture against Brentford would have served as Salah's farewell appearance following his nine-year tenure.

Whether he still attends remains to be seen.