Liverpool FC face a daunting trip to Manchester City in the standout FA Cup quarter-final this weekend, as Mohamed Salah looks to cap his glittering Anfield career with silverware.
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Liverpool will be without first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker due to injury, with Giorgi Mamardashvili expected to deputise at the Etihad Stadium.
City head into the clash in strong form after a dominant 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the League Cup final, and remain on course to replicate their historic 2018/19 domestic treble.
For Liverpool, the next 10 days could define their season — and potentially the future of manager Arne Slot. Sitting fifth in the Premier League, the FA Cup and Champions League represent their only remaining chances of silverware.
There was a boost for the Reds as record signing Alexander Isak returned to training after a long injury layoff, though his match fitness remains uncertain.
Liverpool will also face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals shortly after the City clash.
Salah recently confirmed he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nine remarkable years, scoring 255 goals for the club. Slot expressed hope the Egyptian forward can add to his legacy before departing.
Chelsea Drop Fernandez
At Chelsea FC, manager Liam Rosenior confirmed that Enzo Fernandez will miss upcoming matches after controversial comments about a potential move to Real Madrid.
Rosenior said the midfielder had “crossed a line,” leading to his omission from the FA Cup tie and a Premier League clash against Manchester City.
Chelsea, struggling with four consecutive defeats, will still be expected to overcome Port Vale in their quarter-final fixture.
Arsenal Seek Response
Premier League leaders Arsenal also return to action, with manager Mikel Arteta facing selection challenges after several key players — including Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka — withdrew from international duty due to injuries.
The Gunners are aiming to end a six-year trophy drought while maintaining their push for a first league title in over two decades.
