Liverpool close on Champions League but may have seen last of Salah

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Liverpool close on Champions League but may have seen last of Salah

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TL;DR

Liverpool secured a 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace, edging closer to Champions League qualification. However, Mohamed Salah limped off with a hamstring injury, raising concerns about his future with the club.

Key points

Liverpool won 3-1 against Crystal Palace
Mohamed Salah limped off with a hamstring injury
Victory secures Liverpool's position for Champions League qualification
Salah's injury raises doubts about his future at the club
Liverpool now has an eight-point lead over Brighton

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Mohamed Salah limped off injured in what could be his final Liverpool appearance (Paul ELLIS) (Paul ELLIS/AFP/AFP) Liverpool moved ever closer to securing Champions League football next season with a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday but will be hoping Mohamed Salah has not played his final game for the club. Salah limped off in the second half at Anfield holding his hamstring with less than a month of his glittering career with the Reds remaining. Two goals in five minutes just before half-time tightened the grip of Arne Slot's men on a top-five finish. British transfer record signing Alexander Isak scored his first goal since returning from a leg break as he turned home on the rebound after Alexis MacAllister's initial effort was blocked. Andy Robertson then marked one of his final appearances at Anfield with a fine finish at the end of a lethal Liverpool counter-attack after third-choice goalkeeper Freddie Woodman had denied Palace an equaliser. Salah went to ground just before the hour mark holding the back of his left leg and was given a standing ovation as he made way for Jeremie Frimpong. Daniel Munoz reduced the Eagles' arrears despite Liverpool appeals for a foul on Woodman 19 minutes from time. But Florian Wirtz secured the three points deep into stoppage time with just his fifth Premier League goal since a £100 million move from Bayer Leverkusen. Victory moves Liverpool up to fourth and opens up an eight-point lead on sixth-placed Brighton with just four games of the season remaining. kca/lp

Q&A

What injury did Mohamed Salah sustain during the match against Crystal Palace?

Mohamed Salah limped off with a hamstring injury.

How does Liverpool's win against Crystal Palace affect their Champions League qualification?

The victory moves Liverpool up to fourth place and gives them an eight-point lead over sixth-placed Brighton, enhancing their chances for Champions League football next season.

Is this potentially Mohamed Salah's last game for Liverpool?

Yes, Salah's injury raises concerns that he may have played his final game for Liverpool.