Liverpool: two early setbacks for the first leg against PSG?

After picking up knocks against Galatasaray, Alisson Becker and Mohamed Salah have joined Liverpool’s injury list. The Reds’ goalkeeper and winger could miss the Champions League quarter-final first leg against PSG on 8 April.

The 4-0 victory over Galatasaray has taken its toll on Liverpool. After picking up knocks during the Champions League round of 16 second leg, Alisson Becker and Mohamed Salah could be unavailable for the Merseyside club’s upcoming crucial fixtures.

The Reds’ goalkeeper and winger are both suffering from muscle niggles. They are ruled out of Saturday’s Premier League match at Brighton (1.30pm), as well as the Brazil and Egypt international fixtures. What next?

Salah and Alisson doubtful for PSG clash

For the time being, the Reds have not provided any details regarding the length of their absence. However, depending on the severity of their injuries, both players could miss the FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City on 4 April, or the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain four days later.

“In the past, Mo has shown that he is capable of recovering more quickly than other players in similar situations, as he takes great care of his body. But there are only two weeks left before the international break ends, so let’s hope he’ll be back by then,” said Arne Slot at a press conference.

Salah proves decisive against Galatasaray

Just a few months ago, the Liverpool manager might not have been looking forward to the Pharaoh’s return. The Egyptian international is no longer as formidable as he once was, as evidenced by his current tally of just 10 goals in 34 matches across all competitions. But the former AS Roma player was in better form.

On Wednesday, against Galatasaray, Salah admittedly missed a penalty in spectacular fashion. But after the break, he suddenly rediscovered his accuracy, to the point of being involved in three goals: first he provided an assist for Hugo Ekitike, then his deflected shot allowed Ryan Gravenberch to score, before curling a sublime shot into the far top corner to score his third goal in five matches. Proof that Liverpool’s all-time top scorer in the Champions League can still make a huge impact in high-stakes matches.