On the eve of a crucial run-in, Liverpool manager Arne Slot has reassured everyone about the fitness of Mohamed Salah ahead of the Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain. Speaking at a press conference, the Dutch coach confirmed that the 33-year-old Egyptian is “100% available,” having trained normally in recent days despite the recent announcement of his departure at the end of the season. Slot dismissed any concerns: “Is he fit? Yes, he is. He trained yesterday and today, he’s available.” It’s a major boost for Liverpool FC, who face Manchester City in the FA Cup this weekend before the European showdown at the Parc des Princes on April 8.
Determined to end his Liverpool journey on a high, Salah has earned strong praise from his coach. “An incredible career at this club (…) I hope he can add two trophies before the end of the season,” said Slot, highlighting the forward’s professionalism: “He has always given everything for this club (…) if we have Mo in the form he has shown for so many years, it will be a huge asset.” Despite a modest record against PSG — no goals or assists in 86 minutes during a previous meeting — the Egyptian remains a major threat to the Parisian defense led by Nuno Mendes.
This situation comes as Liverpool deal with a setback following the injury of Alisson Becker, who is ruled out until the end of the season due to a muscle problem. Giorgi Mamardashvili is expected to start in goal for both legs against PSG (first leg on April 8, return leg on April 14 at Anfield). Salah, meanwhile, is ready to deliver, even though the Reds were recently eliminated from the FA Cup by Manchester City, with the Egyptian unable to find the net. Liverpool fans will be hoping for a decisive Salah to keep their European dream alive.
As rumors linked Mohamed Salah with a move to PSG or Saudi Arabia following his confirmed departure, Arne Slot has issued a warning to the Parisians: the Pharaoh remains an elite player. Luis Enrique and his squad will have to contain a determined Salah, eager to add more silverware to his legacy before closing the Liverpool chapter. A must-watch Champions League clash.