Mohamed Salah Out for the Season and Set to Leave Liverpool: What Comes Next

Mohamed Salah’s Injury

According to Главком: Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining an injury during the club’s 3–1 victory over Crystal Palace. Egypt’s national team director, Ibrahim Hassan, confirmed the diagnosis: a torn hamstring. Recovery is expected to take four weeks, allowing Salah to return in time for the 2026 World Cup. This campaign marks his final one at Anfield, as he will become a free agent in the summer. Clubs from the United States and Saudi Arabia have expressed interest in signing him.

Mohamed Salah’s Legacy at Liverpool

Mohamed Salah’s impact at Liverpool has been monumental. He joined the club in 2017 from Roma for €42 million and has since achieved extraordinary success. In his debut season, he became the Premier League’s top scorer, and in his second year, he won the UEFA Champions League. His third season brought him the Premier League title. Overall, Salah has played 440 matches for Liverpool, scoring 257 goals and providing 122 assists.

His trophy collection includes:

• Two Premier League titles
• FA Cup
• EFL Cup
• FA Community Shield
• UEFA Super Cup
• 2019 FIFA Club World Cup

Salah has been named Premier League Player of the Season twice. In Liverpool’s all-time scoring list, he trails only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt.

Egypt’s national team, featuring Salah, has been drawn into Group G for the 2026 World Cup. Their group opponents are Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand. Egypt’s first match of the tournament is scheduled for June 15 against Belgium in Seattle.

Amid the news about Salah, Real Madrid defender Éder Militão will also miss the 2026 World Cup due to a recurring injury requiring surgery, which hurts his national team’s prospects. Additionally, Ghana’s national team has appointed Carlos Queiroz as head coach for the 2026 World Cup, replacing Otto Addo.

Salah’s absence for the rest of the season will significantly impact Liverpool, a team aiming for high league standings and improved chances in European competitions. Losing a key player could reduce the squad’s attacking output. His return for the 2026 World Cup will be a pivotal moment for Egypt as they seek to assert themselves on the global stage.

As Salah prepares for his recovery and potential exit from Liverpool, the football world is abuzz with speculation regarding his next move. Notably, Al-Ittihad has reportedly extended a tempting two-year offer valued at €100 million, highlighting the growing interest in the forward's talents as he approaches free agency this summer.