The coach of the Egyptian football team, Rui Vitoria, confirmed the star striker’s leg injury after qualifying for the round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations (CAN). Mohamed Salah It will take longer to recover than expected.
“Mohamed Salah is injured, we knew before the game that it was a longer injury than we thought at first. We have to postpone the moment when he can play again,” said the coach, after the draw (2- 2) between Egypt and Cape Verde.
The Egyptian federation announced on Sunday that the player will return to Liverpool to treat a hamstring injury in his left leg sustained in Thursday’s 2-2 draw with Ghana, while expressing hope that his teammates will recover in team. CAN semi-final in case of qualification.
However, a source within the Egyptian team estimated that his recovery could take some time. Previously, the player’s agent also expressed doubts. “Mohamed’s injury is more serious than we first thought and he will miss between 21 and 28 days, and not just two games,” said Ramy Abbas in a message published on X. “His best chance to participate in current AFCON is to undergo an intensive recovery program in the UK and join the team as soon as he is fit,” he added.
Source: La Verdad
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