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Salah Injured, May Miss Four Liverpool Games

4/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Mohamed Salah left field in 59th minute with a left hamstring injury during Liverpool's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on 25 April 2026.
Egypt director Ibrahim Hassan called it a hamstring tear needing four weeks, with Liverpool manager Arne Slot saying severity remains unclear.
A layoff could miss Liverpool's four games—Manchester United 3 May, Chelsea 9 May, Aston Villa 17 May, Brentford 24 May—and end Salah’s season before the 2026 World Cup.

History

Historical Context

Alan Shearer’s hamstring tear in June 1998 forced England out of the World Cup round, a setback echoing the nation’s earlier disappointment after the 1996 Euro semi-final. Over three decades later, Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah limped off on 25 April 2026, jeopardising four Premier League matches before the 2026 World Cup. Both injuries show how clubs and national teams, after Shearer’s 30 England goals, pour money into sports-medicine.

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Story summary

Mohamed Salah left field in 59th minute with a left hamstring injury during Liverpool's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on 25 April 2026.
Egypt director Ibrahim Hassan called it a hamstring tear needing four weeks, with Liverpool manager Arne Slot saying severity remains unclear.
A layoff could miss Liverpool's four games—Manchester United 3 May, Chelsea 9 May, Aston Villa 17 May, Brentford 24 May—and end Salah’s season before the 2026 World Cup.

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