In a surprising turn of events, Egyptian football sensation Mohamed Salah is set to temporarily exit the Africa Cup of Nations due to a muscle injury, as confirmed by his Premier League club, Liverpool, on Sunday.
This unexpected setback occurred during Egypt’s recent clash with Ghana, leaving fans concerned about the influential forward’s fitness.
Salah, 31, was forced off the field during the first half of Egypt’s 2-2 draw with Ghana in the Africa Cup group match, raising alarms for both his national team and Liverpool.
Liverpool posted an Egyptian FA statement on the club’s official website on Sunday evening. The statement read: “After additional examinations were conducted on Mohamed Salah during the last hours, and after communication between the national team’s medical staff and his counterpart at Liverpool FC, it was decided that the player will return to England after the Cape Verde match tomorrow to complete his treatment, with the hope that he will join the national team in the semi-final of the AFCON if we qualify.”
It has been disclosed that Salah will miss the Pharaohs’ upcoming two fixtures if they progress to the knockout stages of the tournament in the Ivory Coast.
Despite the setback, Salah remains optimistic about his recovery and expressed his confidence in eventually clinching the Africa Cup.
Liverpool fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on his rehabilitation process as he returns to the club for treatment on the muscle injury.
Before departing for Liverpool, Salah is expected to attend Egypt’s final Group B game against Cape Verde on Monday.
A victory in this crucial match would secure the Pharaohs’ place in the last 16, adding an extra layer of anticipation for fans and teammates alike.
