Salah injury is minor in 'big relief' for Liverpool farewell and Egypt's World Cup hopes

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Mohamed Salah's injury is minor, allowing him to return for Liverpool's farewell but he will miss the upcoming match against Manchester United. His recovery is crucial for both Liverpool's final games and Egypt's World Cup hopes.

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Salah's injury is minor and he will return this season
He will miss the match against Manchester United
Egypt's World Cup group includes Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran

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LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool star Mohamed Salah will return from injury in time for a proper farewell, but he won't be ready for Sunday's game at Manchester United. The Egypt forward, who is leaving the club at the end of this season, sustained what appeared to be a hamstring problem in the win over Crystal Palace last Saturday. Liverpool coach Arne Slot confirmed on Friday that Salah will play again during this campaign. “Usually he’s earlier fit than other players after a minor injury — because he has a minor injury — so we expect him indeed to be back in the final part of the season, but not for Sunday,” Slot said. “It's a big relief that his injury is minor, so that he's able to play for us, that he's able to play at the World Cup. If there's any time a player that deserves to have (that) kind of big send-off, it's definitely Mo.” Salah announced in late March that he's leaving the club one year earlier than expected. This is his ninth season at Anfield. The 33-year-old Salah has endured a lackluster campaign that included a public row with Slot. He's scored just seven Premier League goals after topping the chart last season with 29. Liverpool has four games left this season, which concludes May 24 when Brentford visits Anfield. Slot's team trails third-place United by three points with both sides on track for Champions League spots.

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How serious is Mohamed Salah's injury?

Mohamed Salah's injury is considered minor, and he is expected to return before the end of the season.

When will Mohamed Salah play again for Liverpool?

Salah will not play in the upcoming match against Manchester United but is expected to return for the final part of the season.

What are Egypt's World Cup group matches?

Egypt is in Group G and will face Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran in the World Cup starting June 15.

Salah injury is minor in 'big relief' for Liverpool farewell and Egypt's World Cup hopes

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