Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will miss Sunday's Premier League clash against Manchester United due to a hamstring injury, manager Arne Slot confirmed Friday. However, Slot expects the Egyptian to return before the end of the season.
Salah was forced off during Liverpool's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace last week. The club initially feared a serious injury, but further assessments showed it was minor. Slot called it a "big relief" for both Liverpool and Salah's World Cup prospects.
Liverpool are on a three-match winning streak and need points to secure Champions League qualification. United, now third under caretaker manager Michael Carrick, are three points ahead and need two more to seal a top-five finish.
Goalkeeper Alisson Becker remains out with injury, though Slot says he is close to returning to training.