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Wirtz development this season 'so clear and obvious' - Slot
TL;DR
Arne Slot confirmed that Mohamed Salah is expected to return to Liverpool before the season ends after a minor injury. Liverpool will face Manchester United this weekend without Salah, putting more pressure on Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak.
Key points
- Mohamed Salah expected to return before season end
- Liverpool will play without Salah against Manchester United
- Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak to take on more responsibility
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Arne Slot confirmed on Friday that Mohamed Salah is expected to return to Liverpool action before the end of the season and his departure, after sustaining a minor muscle injury.
However, Liverpool will head to Old Trafford this weekend without the man who has a formidable record against Manchester United.
The Reds will need others to take responsibility - and the focus will intensify on Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak when they take on United, Chelsea and Aston Villa over the next fortnight.
Both of the summer signings, who cost a combined £241m, scored against Crystal Palace last time out, but Isak is yet to complete 90 minutes as a Liverpool player and Wirtz is still awaiting a statement performance for the club.
The Germany international is yet to score or provide an assist against any of the Premier League teams currently occupying the European places but, when that was put to Slot on Friday, he insisted it is a "coincidence" and he is "100% sure" Wirtz will start delivering in the bigger games.
Q&A
When is Mohamed Salah expected to return to Liverpool?
Mohamed Salah is expected to return to Liverpool before the end of the season after recovering from a minor muscle injury.
How will Liverpool perform against Manchester United without Salah?
Liverpool will need other players like Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak to step up in Salah's absence during their match against Manchester United.
What teams will Liverpool face in the upcoming weeks?
Liverpool will face Manchester United, Chelsea, and Aston Villa over the next fortnight.