Injury Blow for Liverpool as Salah Ruled Out for Six WeeksInjury Blow for Liverpool as Salah Ruled Out for Six Weeks Liverpool have been dealt a major blow with the news that star forward Mohamed Salah has been ruled out for six weeks due to an ankle injury. Salah sustained the injury in the Reds’ 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday. Scans have since confirmed the extent of the damage, with the Egyptian international now set to miss a crucial period of the club’s season. The news is a huge setback for Liverpool, who are already without defender Virgil van Dijk and midfielder Fabinho due to long-term injuries. Salah has been in scintillating form this season, scoring 16 goals in 26 appearances in all competitions. The Reds will now be without their talisman for a key stretch of fixtures, including the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie against Real Madrid on February 21. Manager Jürgen Klopp admitted that Salah’s absence will be a significant challenge for the team. “It’s a big blow for us,” Klopp said. “Mo is a world-class player and there’s no easy way to replace him. But we have a strong squad and I’m confident that we can cope with his absence.” Liverpool will have to hope that their other attackers can step up in Salah’s absence. Diogo Jota, Sadio Mane, and Roberto Firmino will all be expected to contribute more goals. The Reds will also be anxiously monitoring the fitness of their other injured players. Van Dijk is nearing a return, but Fabinho is still several weeks away from being available. Liverpool’s title hopes will undoubtedly be affected by Salah’s injury, but they will be determined to overcome this setback and remain in contention for trophies on multiple fronts.
