Jurgen Klopp is confident that Mohamed Salah is prepared to inflict more damage on Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter-final showdown, as the Egyptian star regains his form following a prolonged hamstring injury.

Salah’s recent goal in Liverpool’s Europa League victory against Sparta Prague marked his return to the starting lineup, making him the first Liverpool player to achieve 20 or more goals in seven consecutive seasons.

His track record against United is formidable, having scored 12 goals in 13 encounters, making his return a significant boost to Liverpool’s aspirations of securing multiple titles this season.

Under Klopp’s leadership, Liverpool has already claimed the League Cup and is in contention for the Premier League title, tied with Arsenal at the top of the table.

Klopp emphasized Salah’s exceptional talent and expressed optimism about his impact in the crucial phase of the season, highlighting his readiness for the upcoming match against United. Despite United’s struggles under Erik ten Hag this season, the FA Cup represents their last opportunity for silverware. However, they have proven to be a formidable opponent for Liverpool, having held them to a goalless draw earlier in the season.

Klopp acknowledged the challenges of facing United at Old Trafford, a venue where Liverpool has historically struggled to secure victories. He emphasized the significance of the fixture for both sets of fans and emphasized Liverpool’s commitment to demonstrating their determination on the pitch. Despite Liverpool’s injury woes gradually easing with the potential return of players like Ibrahima Konate and Ryan Gravenberch, key figures such as Alisson Becker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones, and Diogo Jota remain sidelined, posing a continued challenge for Klopp’s squad.