Mohamed Salah
LiverpoolAM (CF)
Shadow Striker
Jun 15, 1992 (34)
Left
5'9"
157 lb
World Cup comes to end
Salah recorded one corner in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Argentina.
Analysis: Salah was not all that effective against Argentina as he was mainly phased out of the match outside of a few counterattacks, only leading the winger to one corner taken, not earning a shot or chance created. He then ends his World Cup starting in all five of their games, notching one goal on nine shots and two assists on 16 chances created. This gives him three World Cup goals in his career, potentially all that he will see, as he is 34 and may not appear at the 2030 World Cup.
Active as playmaker in win
Salah recorded two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Friday's 1-1 (5-3) penalty shootout win over Australia.
Analysis: Salah didn't find the back of the net throughout the 120 minutes, but he scored a pivotal penalty in the shootout. The former Liverpool star has scored just one goal in the World Cup, but his presence remains influential for the Pharaohs. He should play a key role for Egypt in their Round of 16 contest against Argentina.
Starts against Australia
Salah (hamstring) is in the starting lineup for Egypt's clash against Australia.
Analysis: Salah's inclusion in the starting lineup confirmed he is fully fit after the hamstring problem that cut short his appearance against Iran, with coach Hossam Hassan having made clear beforehand that he would not risk the captain unless he was at one hundred percent. The Liverpool forward has been in excellent form throughout the tournament, contributing one goal and two assists, with his only blank coming in the game he was forced off injured. Having their most important player available and leading the side is a major boost for Egypt as they chase their first ever knockout stage win at a World Cup.
Fit, starting role in question
Salah (hamstring) is an option for Friday's match against Australia but could be used off the bench and not risked in the starting XI, according to manager Hossam Hassan, per Joey Lynch of ESPN. "Our very distinguished medical department took care of that, and we tried to introduce him to partial team training as of yesterday only. But [Mohamed] is a passionate player; he is very much looking forward to making his own contributions with his teammates tomorrow. But of course, I am not going to run any risk unless I am sure that he is 100 percent sure of the fact that he is fit and raring to go tomorrow. We look forward to him playing tomorrow, not sure though whether he is going to be in the starting line-up."
Analysis: Salah has been cleared for play, but the question heading into Friday's match seems to be for how much time, as his starting role has been put into question due to the injury. However, it seems unlikely that Egypt would leave its star player on the bench to begin in a win-or-go-home match. That said, a start from the bench should only be a minor concern for the attacker, recording one goal and two assists so far this tournament.
Back in full training
Salah (hamstring) participated in full training and is expected to be available for Friday's round of 32 clash against Australia, according to federation vice president Khaled El-Derndly, per Btolat. "Salah took part in the team's full training session today and, God willing, he will be ready for the match against Australia."
Analysis: Salah's return to full training is a major boost for Egypt heading into their historic first knockout round appearance, having contributed one goal and two assists across the group stage as the undisputed leader of the attack. His full availability for Friday's fixture gives coach Ibrahim Hassan his most important player back in contention after the posterior muscle strain had raised serious concerns following his substitution against Iran.
Spotted running on grass
Salah (hamstring) was spotted back running on grass wearing running shoes on Tuesday, marking a positive step in his recovery from the posterior muscle strain suffered against Iran, the federation posted.
Analysis: Salah had begun implementing his treatment program after the injury forced his substitution, and his return to outdoor running work is an encouraging sign ahead of Friday's round of 32 clash against Australia. The captain remains essential to Egypt's hopes in their first-ever knockout round appearance, having contributed one goal and two assists across the group stage, with his full availability for the fixture still to be determined.
Follows treatment program
Salah (hamstring) is suffering from a strain in the posterior muscles following the discomfort he felt during the match against Iran that led to his substitution, according to team doctor Mohamed Aboul Ela, per DaveOCKOP. "He is suffering from a strain in the posterior muscles, following pains he felt during the Iran match, leading to his substitution. The player has begun implementing his treatment program."
Analysis: Salah has begun implementing a treatment program following the muscle strain he suffered in the last game against Iran and his availability for Friday's round of 32 clash against Australia remains in doubt. The captain has been instrumental for Egypt throughout the group stage, contributing one goal and two assists across three matches, and his presence is considered essential as the team prepares for its first knockout round appearance of the tournament.
Trending upward
Salah (hamstring) received treatment immediately after the Iran match as he is expected to be available against Australia on Friday, according to manager Ibrahim Hassan per ON Sport.
Analysis: Salah required immediate treatment after sustaining a hamstring strain during Egypt's draw with Iran on Saturday night, but early evaluations indicate the issue is not severe, keeping him on track to feature in Friday's matchup against Australia as long as his recovery continues smoothly. He has been vital for Egypt throughout the group stage, contributing one goal and two assists across three matches, and his presence remains essential as the team prepares for its first knockout‑round appearance of the tournament.
Forced off in draw
Salah (hamstring) created three chances in Friday's 1-1 draw against Iran before asking to be substituted 12 minutes into the second half, with coach Hossam Hassan confirming he will be assessed to determine the nature of the issue, according to Asharq Al-Awsat. "He asked to come off. If a player asks to be substituted, it means he felt something. We'll make sure what the problem is. We'll assess him."
Analysis: Salah appeared visibly frustrated as he left the pitch, and while manager Hassan stopped short of calling it serious, his availability for Egypt's round of 32 clash against Australia on Friday remains uncertain. Egypt secured second place in Group G with five points, and manager Hassan expressed full confidence in the depth of his squad regardless of the fitness questions surrounding his captain.
Goal and assist in victory
Salah scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and five chances created in Sunday's 3-1 victory over New Zealand.
Analysis: Salah scored Egypt's second goal in the 67th minute, linking up with Mostafa Ziko for a one-two inside the box before slotting home in trademark fashion to give Egypt the lead for the first time in Sunday's 3-1 comeback win over New Zealand. He then delivered the corner from the left that substitute Trezeguet headed home in the 82nd minute to complete the scoring, capping a performance that also saw him test Maxime Teremoana Crocombe inside the match's opening minute of the second half. Salah ended the game with five shots and five chances created and became at 34 years old the oldest Egyptian player to ever score at a World Cup, and the win marks Egypt's first-ever victory in their 92-year World Cup history, moving the Pharaohs to the top of Group G.
Assist in strong central display
Salah assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Monday's 1-1 draw against Belgium.
Analysis: Salah operated in a different role for Egypt in the game, stationed centrally behind Omar Marmoush in a role coach Hossam Hassan designed to harness his creativity and the vision that sets him apart from most players in the squad. That quality showed in the clearest possible way for Egypt's goal as one of his three chances created in the game resulted in an assist, when he threaded a pass to find Emam Ashour in space and the midfielder did the rest with a perfect long-range strike. The role also freed him from the defensive burden of constantly tracking back to support the right back Mohamed Hany against Jeremy Doku, one of the most dangerous dribblers in the tournament. He turned in one of his best Egypt showings and heads into the next game against New Zealand with momentum, facing on paper the group's weakest defense at a moment when goals scored could prove the difference in deciding who tops the group.
Egypt's undisputed talisman
Salah is set to captain Egypt at what may be his final World Cup, operating as the team's primary attacking threat on the right flank with first-call penalty and set-piece duties.
Analysis: Salah heads into the World Cup two goals shy of Hossam Hassan's all-time Egypt scoring record of 69 goals, carrying 116 caps and 67 international goals into a competition where he'll be desperate to add a historic result to a club career already laden with trophies. His numbers at AFCON 2025 marked the best tournament of his international career, as he finished with four goals and one assist in six appearances on his way to becoming one of the competition's standout performers. During World Cup qualifying he led all African scorers with nine goals across 10 matches, also adding three assists. Following his departure from Liverpool at the end of the 2025/26 season, Salah will look to prove he's still among the World's most reliable offensive assets. He usually takes penalty kicks and shares free-kick and corner tasks with Omar Marmoush, and he's virtually certain to start all games in the competition, where Egypt's favorable fixtures against New Zealand and Iran make him a compelling fantasy option. The talented winger finished the latest club season with 12 goals and 10 assists across 40 official games played while averaging 2.6 shots, 4.2 crosses and 2.0 chances created per contest.
Assists to end Liverpool career
Salah assisted once to go with four shots (two on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Brentford.
Analysis: Salah's Liverpool career came to an end during Sunday's draw, as he set up an assist for Curtis Jones in his final match. The legendary winger will go down as one of the best to ever play in the Premier League, despite his disappointing end to life with the club. He finishes his time in Liverpool with two Premier League titles, a Champions League title, and multiple Premier League player of the season honors.
Set for final Liverpool match
Salah heads into his final match with Liverpool, boasting seven goals and six assists in 26 appearances (22 starts) during the 2025/26 campaign.
Analysis: Salah is preparing for his final career match with Liverpool, barring a return to the club in the later years of his career. This will bring an end to nine great seasons with the club, recording 314 appearances, likely to be 315, while registering 191 goals and 92 assists, set to finish as the fourth all-time goal scorer in Premier League play. He walks away with an impressive record of trophies as well, earning two Premier League titles, a Champions League, along with a FA Cup, and two Carabao Cups. He will look for a clean send-off as they face Brentford, hopefully adding a goal contribution to sweeten his exit after Liverpool had a rough season for their standards. He will go down as not only a club legend but a league legend, deserving of a spectacular final night at Anfield.
Available for minutes Friday
Salah (hamstring) has been cleared and will be available for some minutes in Friday's clash against Aston Villa, according to coach Arne Slot. "Mo will be available tomorrow for only a few minutes, but hopefully can come in."
Analysis: Salah had been sidelined since late April with a hamstring tear and his return to fitness is a remarkable turnaround given the initial prognosis that he would likely miss the remainder of the season. The Egyptian star will be eased back carefully given the nature of the injury, but getting him on the pitch for even a few minutes against Aston Villa would be a fitting sendoff for a player set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nine trophy-filled years at Anfield.
Close to training
Salah (hamstring) is out for Saturday's match against Chelsea but is nearing a return to training, according to manager Arne Slot. "Mo [has] also not trained with us yet but is also, like Ali, getting very, very, very close to training with us."
Analysis: Salah is not yet fit but is seeing progress, as the forward is nearing a return to training. This is good news as it keeps his planned return date against Aston Villa on the books, just needing to train next week. It does appear the Egyptian will then finish his career with Liverpool on the field, as he is expected to depart following the end of the season.
Not training, targeting Villa match
Salah (hamstring) is not yet working with the squad and is expected to return for the May 17 fixture versus Aston Villa, Paul Gorst of the Liverpool Echo reports.
Analysis: Salah may be an option at some point in the final couple of games of the season, but there would seem to be limited chances for him to produce if he's not ready for significant minutes as he nears the end of his Liverpool career. The attacker scored two goals over his last four club appearances before picking up his current injury. His continued absence will likely lead to more opportunities for Jeremie Frimpong to feature in a right-wing role.
Expected to return this season
Salah (hamstring) is expected to return this season, and the damage is only minor, according to his club.
Analysis: Salah looks to be on the better side of his hamstring injury after some scares that he could miss the rest of the season, as his damage has been deemed minor. This is major news as it should warrant a return this season, that is, if no setbacks occur. With Liverpool only having four games left on the docket, he will need to be speedy in recovery to feature again for the club he plans to leave this season. That said, a hamstring injury likely still takes two to three weeks to recover from, likely eyeing a return in one of the final two games of the season as he brings a close to his Liverpool career.
Could miss rest of season
Salah suffered a hamstring tear that is expected to keep him out for the remainder of the season, effectively ending his Liverpool career without a farewell appearance on the pitch, according to Mohamed Yossry of Reuters.
Analysis: Salah was forced off in the 59th minute of Saturday's win over Crystal Palace, and the diagnosis puts a bittersweet cap on what has been an incredible nine-year run at Anfield. The superstar wraps up his Liverpool career with 12 goals and nine assists across 38 appearances this season, and will now address the fans after the final home match against Brentford on May 24 instead of signing off with one last moment on the pitch. Liverpool's third all-time leading scorer will now shift his full focus to getting fit for Egypt at the World Cup, with national team director Ibrahim Hassan confirming he should be good to go for the tournament but will miss the rest of the Premier League campaign due to a required four-week recovery period.
Subbed off injured
Salah was forced off in the second half of Saturday's clash against Crystal Palace due to an apparent hamstring injury.
Analysis: Salah was forced off in the 59th minute of Saturday's clash against Crystal Palace due to an apparent hamstring injury and will undergo further tests in the coming days to determine the severity of the issue. If his absence is confirmed, Jeremie Frimpong is expected to start in his place at right wing.
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