CAIRO: Egypt’s national team’s doctor said he was optimistic that Mohamed Salah could play in the World Cup, after the star striker was hurt in the Champions League final.
“The Egyptian King” and Liverpool’s top scorer was forced off after 31 minutes in the Champions League final by shoulder injury sustained in a tangle with Real defender Sergio Ramos.
“Through follow ups on the phone with the national team’s delegation in Italy... the officials at Liverpool said an X-ray on Salah’s shoulder showed the injury to be in the ligaments,” the Egyptian Football Associated said on Twitter on Saturday.
The national team’s doctor, Mohamed Abou al-Ela “expressed his optimism that Salah would make it for the World Cup matches according to this diagnosis”, the association said.This optimism contrasts with statements by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp who said immediately after the game on Saturday Salah’s injury was “serious”.
The Egyptian Minister Youth and Sports Khaled Abd Elaziz also expressed optimism.“Mohamed Salah, god willing, will be on the national team’s final list for the World Cup, which is to be announced on June 4,” Abd Elaziz said on Facebook.Sadness and anger filled cafes where Salah’s fans gathered to follow the Champions League final. Salah had cemented his status as a national hero by leading Egypt to their first World Cup qualification in 28 years.
Poland's players celebrate their victory. — AFP/FileCARDIFF: Poland’s Wojciech Szczesny saved a Daniel James spot...
Rybakina, who will meet Victoria Azarenka for a place in the final, needed nearly three hours to beat Sakkari
Qatar's forward Almoez Ali reacts during the 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC qualifiers football match between Qatar and...
This representational image shows a living room. — Pixabay/FilePARIS: Like many Parisians, Martin Cassan will be...
They will be in Group E with Belgium, Slovakia and Romania, who they face in their opening game in Munich on June 17
Tony Finau of The United States plays his tee shot on the fifth hole during the first round of the 2023 Masters...