According to a recent report by Sky Sports, Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah has not suffered a major injury during his side’s last-gasp 2-1 win over Leicester City on Saturday afternoon. The same source has claimed that a recent scan has shown that the Egyptian speedster’s ankle injury is not as serious as first feared so he could be in contention to recover in time for the Manchester United clash at Old Trafford after the international break.
Liverpool’s Remarkable Start To This Campaign Despite Salah’s Dip In Form
The Reds have made a perfect start to this Premier League season after winning eight league matches in a row so far. Jurgen Klopp’s men currently have a healthy eight-point at the top of the league standings. Thus, Liverpool will need Salah’s help to continue their winning streak over the coming weeks.
Even though the Egyptian winger has struggled to fire on all cylinders in this campaign, Klopp would hope that his star forward can make a speedy return from his latest injury-setback ahead of the encounter versus the Red Devils.
The 27-year-old has found the back of the net on six occasions in 12 appearances for the Merseyside club this term on all fronts. However, he needs to improve on his goal-scoring return if he wants Liverpool to win the league title this season.
What Does The Former Chelsea Wide Player Offer On The Field?
Salah has a remarkable turn of speed and can leave his marker, biting the dust using his pace and agility in the final third. He is also a potent goal-scorer inside the opposition penalty box but can sometimes be guilty of being selfish upfront. The 67-time Egypt international has won the Premier League’s golden boot award for the past two campaigns and has already proven his worth numerous times during his spell at Anfield.
Salah’s Injury Not Serious: Big Boost For Klopp?
Now that the scans have revealed that Salah’s injury is not so serious as first thought, Klopp can rest easy and hope that his players can come back stronger than ever after the break. There is no doubt that it will be a massive boost for the Reds to have Salah back earlier than expected.
The 27-year-old can be a match-winner on his day, so the European champions might suffer without him if he ends up missing any competitive games due to his ankle problem. However, Klopp could opt for Divock Origi to fill in during the absence of the ex-AS Roma prospect as the Belgian has proven to be a reliable option up top.
