Arne Slot reveals Salah plan ahead of Aston Villa clash

“The forward has missed the Reds’ past two matches due to a muscle injury but will be back in the squad at Villa Park.”

Slot then added: “Ibou is OK, trained with us.

“Mo will be available tomorrow for only a few minutes, but hopefully can come in.

“Alisson trains with us again, let’s see where he is tomorrow, if he is ready already or has to wait one more week.”

That makes it sound like Salah’s role will be limited, but even a short cameo would feel significant given the emotion around these final weeks.

Liverpool still waiting on Alisson and Wirtz

Slot also said of Wirtz: “Stomach infection, so let’s see how fit he is for tomorrow. He’s on antibiotics. Let’s see if he’s ready to play tomorrow.”

Konate being available is important too, especially with his contract situation still unresolved and our head coach saying in the same press conference: “If there is a resolution, then we will tell the world.”

Alisson’s situation is also worth watching after Keith Wyness claimed Liverpool could let the Brazilian leave this summer, saying: “I think that that is one that’s going to happen.”

That is why these injury updates feel bigger than a normal pre-match fitness bulletin.

Salah is leaving, Alisson has been linked with an exit and Konate’s future remains uncertain, so getting them all fit again matters for football reasons and for giving supporters the chance to say goodbye if this really is the end.