Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah experienced a concerning moment during AFCON, being withdrawn with a suspected hamstring issue in Egypt’s 2-2 draw with Ghana. Initial fears of a serious injury were downplayed by sources within the Egypt camp, indicating a muscle injury in Salah’s back.
Despite the setback, Salah, Liverpool’s top scorer with 18 goals, returned to the substitutes’ bench for the second half. Liverpool awaits an official update from the national team as the Reds face an anxious wait to learn the extent of Salah’s injury.
Manager Jurgen Klopp expressed relief that Salah’s injury might not be as severe as initially feared, stating, “If it was a Champions League final, he’d have carried on.” The Egyptian star’s availability for the knockout stages hinges on the national team’s performance in upcoming matches.
Salah’s AFCON campaign could potentially end early, raising questions about Liverpool’s offensive capabilities in his absence. Meanwhile, Liverpool sees a positive turn as Luis Diaz, who faced challenges off the field, returns to form with a reinvigorated performance, bringing a smile back to Klopp’s face.
