Arne Slot issues Mo Salah fitness update with Liverpool missing players for Man City clash
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot has issued updates on the fitness of his squad for the FA Cup quarter-final clash with Manchester City - including the fitness of Mohamed SalahMohamed Salah is fit and available to play for Liverpool for the first time since his bombshell revelation that he will leave the club this summer. Arne Slot also refused to rule out that Alexander Isak could be in the squad, as he continues his gradual return to fitness following a broken leg.During the international break, Salah confirmed via social media that this will be his final season of a legendary stint with Anfield.The Egyptian will still have 12 months remaining on his contract, but it is understood that he will be allowed to leave on a free transfer, with a move to Saudi Arabia heavily speculated.
But before bringing the curtain down on his Liverpool career, he will remain a key part of Arne Slot's side still battling on three fronts.The Reds head into a crucial period of the season, starting with tomorrow's FA Cup quarter final with Manchester City. Slot has confirmed that after returning to full training this week, he is ready and available to take on Pep Guardiola's side.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer state of play with EIGHT stars 'allowed to leave' this summerREAD MORE: Arne Slot provides insight into what Mohamed Salah was like at Liverpool before their spatSlot said: “Yes he is [available], he trained with us yesterday, he will train with us today and is available for tomorrow.”Liverpool's record signing Isak hasn't featured in 2026, but is back in full training and while him starting is still some way away.
It is great to have him back in training but even better when he is on the field."Asked specifically if he could make the squad at all, Slot suggested he could play for a few minutes. After being dropped out of the starting XI in December, Salah went public with his grievances and said he was being 'thrown under the bus' by manager Slot.The two have since patched things up, with Slot speaking glowingly of his star forward, but that still resulted in his announcement last month.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.