Mohamed Salah's Road to Recovery: When Will Liverpool's Star Forward Make His Comeback?

Mohamed Salah will be absent from Liverpool's clash with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday as head coach Arne Slot declined to provide any assurances regarding the Egyptian's availability following the international break.

Salah requested to be taken off during the second period of the midweek triumph against Galatasaray, immediately raising alarm bells which Slot confirmed in his recent press briefing.

What Injury Does Salah Have?

The precise details of Salah's injury setback remain unclear, though it involves a muscle problem that compelled him to seek an early substitution and head directly to the dressing room in the previous match.

Acknowledging it was "uncommon" to witness Salah leave the field injured, Slot disclosed: "Given that situation, I believe you can anticipate what follows. Therefore, [he's] unavailable for tomorrow's game."

"The positive aspect for Liverpool and ourselves is the approaching international break," Slot added. "The unfortunate part for Egypt is his inability to join their squad."

When Will Salah Return From Injury?

Although Salah's condition isn't believed to be overly severe, he's still anticipated to require several weeks away from action to fully heal.

"We're optimistic, considering Mo's track record, that he might bounce back quicker than other players would in comparable circumstances due to his exceptional self-care routine," Slot explained. "Past experience demonstrates he can return sooner than most others.

"However, it's merely two weeks until we resume, so hopefully during that timeframe he can make his comeback."

The timing of the international break undoubtedly provides a welcome advantage, allowing Salah a full two weeks to concentrate exclusively on his rehabilitation and recovery process.

What Matches Could Salah Miss Through Injury?

Slot's remarks indicate Salah might need to tap into his extraordinary healing powers to be ready for domestic competition's resumption in April, presenting a significant worry for Liverpool ahead of two massive encounters.

April 4 features a journey to Manchester City for the FA Cup quarterfinal, followed by Liverpool's trip to Paris for the opening leg of their Champions League quarterfinal against defending champions Paris Saint-Germain four days afterward.

Salah might not have reached his typical heights this campaign—10 goals across 34 appearances falls short of his customary output—yet he has experienced a notable resurgence since the new year began, accumulating five goals and five assists across his 14 appearances in 2026.

Slot desires Salah's presence for such a pivotal sequence of matches and must endure an anxious period to determine if the experienced striker can produce another remarkable recovery.

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