The Egyptian forward picked up a knock late in the second leg at Anfield, a match in which he still managed to make a decisive impact by scoring and providing an assist as Liverpool overturned a first-leg deficit to progress in the competition. Despite his contributions, Salah requested to be substituted after feeling discomfort towards the closing stages of the game.
Following the match, Slot revealed that the decision to take Salah off was precautionary, with further assessment required to determine the severity of the issue. However, the Liverpool boss has now confirmed that the forward will not be available for the upcoming league fixture against Brighton.
Slot explained that while the injury is not believed to be long-term, the timing of the international break could prove beneficial for recovery. He noted that Liverpool are hopeful the break will give Salah enough time to return to full fitness ahead of a crucial run of fixtures. See More In Details…