Mohamed Salah injury: Groin, Fatigue or Cramp? – return date & FPL verdict
Mohamed Salah: Groin, Fatigue or Cramp?, analysed by physiotherapist Jeppe on 18 Mar 2026. Jeppe's read: “Do they want to risk it with City in the FA Cup after Brighton?”
By Jeppe, physiotherapist · Last updated:
What happened
Mohamed Salah - Groin, Fatigue or Cramp?. Jeppe published his analysis on 18 Mar 2026, in the 2025/26 FPL season.
Injury explained (physio view)
Salah asked to be subbed off around the 73rd minute and went straight to the tunnel.
I've looked at the minutes prior to the substitution and nothing clearly stands out. He seemed to be moving freely and had a few high-pace actions.
When leaving the pitch, he was seen saying a few words to Slot. I'm no lip reader, but it looks like he's saying "when I was sprinting I felt something in my groin".
There are several negatives and several positives.
Negatives: Asked to be subbed off, straight to the tunnel, maybe referring to his groin, and the Brighton match only a few days away.
Positives: No clear incidents, doesn't seem emotionally hurt, and walks off without problems.
It could easily just be fatigue, cramp or a minor muscular strain.
If that's the case, there's a good chance Salah will be fine for Brighton.
I see very little chance of this being something that keeps Salah sidelined for numerous (3+) weeks.
But the most important question:
Do they want to risk it with City in the FA Cup after Brighton?
Originally posted on X by @FPLPhysioo on 18 March 2026.
Expected return date
No return date confirmed yet. Jeppe's estimate, where he gives one, is in his analysis above.
FPL verdict
Jeppe has not given a hold, bench or sell call on this page yet. His closing line: “Do they want to risk it with City in the FA Cup after Brighton?”
For the numbers, compare Mohamed Salah's projected points on his player page and against his position in FPL Player Picks.
Updates
: Mohamed Salah Injury Report: Groin, Fatigue or Cramp?
Latest analysis - shown in full above.