Mohamed Salah will not play again this season after suffering a hamstring tear, according to the Egypt national football team director Ibrahim Hassan.
The injury brings a premature end to his campaign with Liverpool FC.
Injury Sustained Against Crystal Palace
The 33-year-old forward picked up the injury during Liverpool’s 3-1 Premier League win over Crystal Palace at Anfield.
Salah was forced off in the 60th minute, acknowledging supporters as he left the pitch—an emotional moment that may have marked his final on-field appearance for the club.
Four-Week Recovery Timeline
While Liverpool have yet to release an official medical report, Ibrahim Hassan confirmed the severity of the injury.
“He has suffered a hamstring tear and will require four weeks of treatment.”
The timeline effectively rules Salah out of the remaining fixtures of the season.
End of an Era at Liverpool
Mohamed Salah had already confirmed he will leave Liverpool FC at the end of the campaign, closing a remarkable nine-year chapter.
During his time at the club, he has:
- Become the third-highest scorer in club history
- Delivered multiple trophies
- Established himself as a modern Premier League great
His farewell is now expected to come off the pitch, likely in the form of a message to fans after the final game against Brentford FC.
Liverpool’s Remaining Fixtures
The Reds still have four matches to play:
- Away: Manchester United
- Away: Aston Villa
- Home: Chelsea FC
- Home: Brentford FC
They will now have to navigate the run-in without their talisman.
World Cup the Priority
Despite the setback, attention quickly shifts to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Hassan remains confident that Salah will recover in time for the tournament, where Egypt face:
- Belgium national football team
- New Zealand national football team
- Iran national football team
Avoiding Another World Cup Setback
The injury carries added significance given Salah’s past experience.
A shoulder injury in the 2018 Champions League final disrupted his preparation for the World Cup in Russia—a scenario he is determined not to repeat.
Final Word
For Mohamed Salah, the focus now is clear: full recovery and one last major international push.
Liverpool, meanwhile, must prepare for life after one of their greatest-ever players.
