Confirming he expects the departing star to return from injury before the season is over.
The Egypt forward, who will leave Anfield at the end of the campaign, was forced off in their 3-1 English Premier League win at home to Crystal Palace on April 25, prompting fears he may have played his final game for the Reds.
An emotional Salah applauded the fans and was given a standing ovation as he made his way off the pitch.But Liverpool confirmed earlier this week that the 33-year-old had picked up just a “minor muscle injury” and was expected to return to action.
Slot’s men travel to Old Trafford to face bitter rivals Manchester United on May 3 after three straight wins in the league virtually sealed a place in next season’s Champions League.
“We expect him to be back in the final part of the season, but not for Sunday,” the 47-year-old Dutchman said at his pre-match press conference on May 1, describing the winger as a quick healer.
In all ways, it’s a big relief that his injury is minor, so that he’s able to play for us, that he’s able to play at the World Cup.
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