Arne Slot confirmed today that he is eagerly awaiting the return of his talismanic forward, who has been away at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Salah is expected to play one final match for his country this weekend before flying back to the United Kingdom.
His return is timely for a Liverpool side that has struggled for clinical finishing in recent draws against Arsenal and Fulham.
Slot noted during his press conference ahead of Saturday’s game with Burnley, that while the team has managed to remain unbeaten in their last few outings, the presence of a world-class attacker like Salah is irreplaceable.
The manager also addressed the future of Andy Robertson, praising the defender’s maturity after he voiced a desire for more consistent starting minutes.
With the injury to Conor Bradley leaving a void at right-back, Slot emphasized the importance of experienced leaders like Robertson in maintaining the team’s defensive standards during a difficult period of the season.