The 26-year-old sustained a concussion during a Premier League clash at Newcastle over the weekend and will not be risked in the European tie
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Mohamed Salah will miss the Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona on Tuesday night.


The Egyptian was stretchered off the pitch in the second half of a 3-2 victory over Newcastle for the Reds on Saturday, after suffering a concussion.


He now joins Roberto Firmino on the sidelines ahead of a crucial showdown with the Spanish champions at Anfield, as Klopp has confirmed on Monday morning.


The German boss told a press conference: "Salah cannot play tomorrow. He is better in his recovery, but he can not play tomorrow.
"Precaution? No, it's a concussion, which means he is not allowed to play. He feels OK, but it is not good enough from a medical point of view."


The 26-year-old scored his 22nd Premier League goal of the season against the Magpies, helping Liverpool secure an eighth consecutive domestic victory.


He is now on course to win the Golden Boot for the second successive year and Klopp revealed he will return in time to face Wolves on the final day.


However, Liverpool will now have to cope without two of their main attackers against Barcelona, with Xherdan Shaqiri likely to be drafted in following his impressive cameo at St James' Park.


Georgino Wijnaldum played upfront in Firmino's absence at Camp Nou last week and he could be asked to fill the same role again, but Daniel Sturridge is also an option for Klopp.


The Reds are facing a daunting 3-0 deficit after the first leg, with a Luis Suarez goal and a Lionel Messi double earning the home side a comprehensive win in Spain.


Klopp acknowledges the size of the task facing his side but is hopeful the Anfield crowd can make a huge difference on the night.

"I'd imagine this place will be rocking," he added. "We not only have to score, but we also have to deny Barcelona from scoring.

"We know how big the challenge is. We will try 100%.

"Two of the world's best strikers are not available and we have to score four goals against Barcelona.

"That doesn't make life easy, but we will try. If we can't do it, let's fail in the most beautiful way."

FTC.... what I know is Barcelona are through to the finals YNWA should just forget it

kleverley:
FTC....
what I know is Barcelona are through to the finals
YNWA should just forget it

trophyless season again? its so pathetic

yungdynho:


trophyless season again? its so pathetic

they'll still go trophyless again and for that reason, they'll hate man city and man utd more

Barcelona have won the cup already.

Quote me after the match, Liverpool will still win by 4-0

Shaqiri 15' 46'
Origi 69'
Van dijk 89'

Raydos:
Quote me after the match, Liverpool will still win by 4-0

Shaqiri 15' 46'
Origi 69'
Van dijk 89'

I admire your courage, keep it up...

yungdynho:


I admire your courage, keep it up...

And Barca will just be roaming around the pitch watching while Liverpool just keep scoring 4 goals? Without even attempting at least 1?
No wonder folks like you bet keep cutting and be blaming people from your village.

Raydos:
Quote me after the match, Liverpool will still win by 4-0

Shaqiri 15' 46'
Origi 69'
Van dijk 89'

This can only happen if someone hacks into the scoreboard. The expected will happen, it will be a forgettable night for Liverpool.

Premier league becoming tougher.
Arsenal unbeatable season ends with 90 points but man city had pocketed 95 points yet has not won the league.