Dhaka, April 30 -- Liverpool are hopeful that forward Mohamed Salah will return from injury before the end of the season after being forced off during Saturday's match against Crystal Palace.

There were initial fears that the 33-year-old might have played his final game for the club after leaving the field in the second half with a suspected hamstring problem.

Such an exit would have been a disappointing end for Salah, who confirmed last month that he will leave Liverpool following a remarkable nine-year spell at Anfield, where he has scored 257 goals in 435 appearances.

However, the club said on Wednesday that the injury is a "minor muscle injury" and it is "anticipated" that the Egypt international will recover in time to play again ...