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LIVERPOOL – Mohamed Salah was dismissed from the Liverpool Champions League semi-final against Barcelona, after his manager, Jurgen Klopp, confirmed that the striker had been the victim of a concussion during the Premier League win at Newcastle on Saturday.
Liverpool must close their deficit 3-0 in the first leg at Anfield to reach the final of the Champions League for the second consecutive season.
But as Roberto Firmino was already dismissed from a muscle injury, Klopp admitted Monday that Salah would also miss the match because of the injury suffered in the collision with Newcastle goaltender Martin Dubravka at St James's Park. this week-end.
"Both [Salah and Firmino] are unavailable for tomorrow, "Klopp said at his prematch press conference at Anfield.
"Two of the best strikers in the world are not available and we have to score four goals in 90 minutes.
"It does not make life easy, but as long as we have 11 players on the field, we will try … if we can do it wonderfully and otherwise, fail in the best possible way.
Salah is expected to play against the Wolverhampton Wanderers in the final match of the Premier League season in Liverpool on Sunday, but Klopp said the clash with Barcelona was too early for the 26-year-old.
"It's a concussion, so Mo is not allowed to play," Klopp added. "It feels good, but it's not good enough from a medical point of view, that's all.
"With our fans, the season has been long and there is a small chance to extend it, otherwise it's the last two home games of an incredible season.
"We should celebrate it with a good performance on the pitch and in the stands."
Due to medical regulations regarding concussions, Salah will not be able to train until Saturday, but the Egyptian should be able to play against the Wolves on Sunday in what could be a decisive title for the team. from Klopp.
The absence of Salah on Tuesday is a blow for Klopp and Liverpool, who are trying to win a memorable victory against Barca.
Without the Premier League and Firmino striker, Klopp could be forced to play both Divock Origi and Daniel Sturridge in attack alongside Sadio Mane.
The Liverpool coach has aligned the Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum in his three striker in the 3-0 defeat at Camp Nou last Wednesday, but Klopp should line up a more aggressive player on Tuesday because of the need to score at least three goals to save the game.
Defender Trent Alexander-Arnold said Liverpool should be brave enough to have a chance to progress.
"It's the only way to get a result – if we fear their players, it will not really work," he said.
"We've had decent results this season, we've scored more than three goals, and being home helps, we still have that feeling of conviction, but we know it will be difficult, but anything is possible, especially at Anfield. "
Reuters information has been used in this report.
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