On August 23, 2026, Liverpool played their first Premier League match of the 2026-27 season at Newcastle without Mohamed Salah, a first for the club in nine seasons. The Egyptian striker’s departure, announced in March 2026, concluded nearly nine years at Anfield during which he was instrumental in winning the 2019-20 Premier League title, the club’s first in thirty years. A hamstring injury in April 2026 ended his final season early, with his last appearance coming in the final match against Brentford in May 2026. Andoni Iraola has taken charge of the team for this new era without their all-time leading scorer.
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