Mohamed Salah set for Liverpool return ahead of summer exit in 2026

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah is expected to return from injury before the season ends in 2026.

Salah's injury update Liverpool believe Mohamed Salah will come back from injury before the season concludes after he left the match against Crystal Palace early on Saturday. The 33-year-old forward was removed in the second half due to a possible hamstring problem, raising fears he had played his final game for the club. The club later clarified that the issue is a minor muscle injury and that the Egypt international is expected to recover in time to play again before his departure. ## Salah's future at Liverpool Mohamed Salah announced last month that he would leave Liverpool after nine successful years at Anfield. During his time at the club, he scored 257 goals in 435 appearances. The forward has won multiple trophies, including two Premier League titles, the Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FA Cup, and two EFL Cups, as well as the Community Shield. His departure date aligns with the end of the season. ## Remaining fixtures before Salah's exit Liverpool's final match of the season is against Brentford at Anfield on 24 May 2026. Before that, the club will host Chelsea on 9 May and travel to Aston Villa on 17 May. Salah's potential return ensures he remains in contention to captain Egypt at the upcoming World Cup this summer. ## Salah's legacy at Anfield Since joining Liverpool in 2017, Salah has become one of the club's all-time top scorers. Only Ian Rush (346 goals) and Roger Hunt (285 goals) have scored more goals for the club than Salah. His farewell gesture to the Anfield crowd after being substituted against Palace suggested he believed his time at the club might be ending soon. The latest update raises hopes that he could play again before his final appearance. ## Possible return timeline While a return against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday seems unlikely, the latest injury assessment offers hope that Salah could feature again before the season concludes. Liverpool's schedule provides opportunities for his comeback before his final game against Brentford.