Virgil van Dijk Issues ‘honest’ warning to fans over Mohamed Salah Injury

• Mohamed Salah was injured as Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 3-1 on Saturday
• There are fears that the Egyptian may have played his last game at Anfield already
• Virgil van Dijk has now shared an honest update

Virgil van Dijk has addressed growing concerns that Mohamed Salah may have played his final game for Liverpool. Following the Egyptian’s hamstring injury in the 3-1 win against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

The race for the top four has a new frontrunner, as Liverpool climbed into fourth place on Saturday afternoon after earning a 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Anfield on Saturday. Arne Slot’s side took full advantage of the weekend’s results, leapfrogging their rivals to claim a crucial Champions League spot with just a handful of games remaining.

However, the cloud hanging over Liverpool’s climb to fourth is the fitness of Mohamed Salah, with growing fears that the forward may have already made his final appearance for the club.

The Egyptian talisman was forced off in the 59th minute of the 3-1 win over Crystal Palace, visibly distressed as he clutched his hamstring. 

While the Anfield crowd rose for a standing ovation, the sight of Salah heading to the substitute bench has sparked an anxious wait for scan results. With Salah already confirmed to be leaving Liverpool this summer, any significant layoff would cruelly deny him a proper on-pitch farewell.

Salah has had an incredible injury record during his nine-year spell at Anfield, but his latest issue has raised fears that his farewell tour may be derailed.

Van Dijk shares update on Salah “send-off” amid injury

Ibrahim Hassan, the director of the Egypt national team, has claimed that the winger has suffered a muscle tear and will be out for four weeks.

With Liverpool scheduled to play their final game of the season against Brentford in less than a month, there are concerns that Salah may have already played his last game in red.

Van Dijk, though, has suggested that it is still too early to put a timeframe on the 33-year-old’s injury, with medical assessment still said to be going on.

However, the Reds skipper does not doubt that Salah will do “everything in his power” to have at least one last outing with the six-time European champions.

The Netherlands international also insisted that the club’s third-highest goalscorer will receive a proper send-off even if he is not passed fit in time.

Van Dijk said, via the Liverpool Echo (27 April): “We will see him again this season? I hope so. There will be a medical assessment, and then that will determine what the issue is going to be.

“I know he is doing everything in his power to be back on the pitch as soon as possible. If you get injured at this stage of the season, especially in the situation he is in, there are only two more home games left for him. It’s a combination of feelings that go through your mind when you go off.

“The reality is he has to get scanned, assessed, hopefully he won’t be long, but at this point I don’t know. Maybe he’s back next week, maybe not. I have no idea.

“He will get the send-off regardless. I don’t think that is the thing at this point; we shouldn’t think too far ahead. Knowing Mo, he is a quick healer with the right people around us, and let’s see.”

So sad

31st Liverpool players to be subbed off with injury so far this season….. https://t.co/bqh7dcMzUr

— SimonBrundish (@SimonBrundish) April 25, 2026

Liverpool injuries need to be addressed

Slot received plaudits for the players’ incredible injury record during last season’s title run.

However, things have taken a major turn this term, with Salah’s substitution on Saturday being the 31st occasion the Merseyside-based club have had to take a player off due to injury this season.

The latest incident makes things more serious, as the Egyptian has a track record for rarely being injured, especially during a game.

Therefore, Liverpool must review the situation at the end of the season, whether or not they decide to sack Slot.

Teams that usually win titles and trophies are considered to be lucky with injuries in those seasons, and that is why the club must do everything possible to maximise squad availability.