Will Salah start for his final match? Slot gives his answer

24.05.26 FT English Premier League

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The match between Liverpool FC and Brentford FC, scheduled for this Sunday, will mark Mohamed Salah's final appearance in a Reds shirt at Anfield after nine outstanding seasons with the English club.

Arriving at Liverpool in the summer of 2017, the Egyptian international quickly established himself as one of the greatest players in the club’s history. Thanks to his remarkable performances, he played a pivotal role in many of the Reds’ triumphs, including the Champions League victory in 2019 and the Premier League titles in 2020 and 2025.

The captain of the Egyptian national team also left an indelible mark on Liverpool’s history with his impressive statistics: 257 goals and 122 assists in 441 appearances for the Reds.

Arne Slot keeps the suspense alive around Salah

Liverpool’s final training session was filled with emotion as several tributes were paid to Mohamed Salah for his exceptional journey with the club.

With fans eagerly awaiting the news, Salah’s status for the upcoming clash with Brentford remains uncertain. During the press conference, Dutch manager Arne Slot refused to reveal his lineup decisions ahead of the match, stating:

"I never talk about my line-ups before matches."

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