Mohamed Salah is set for Liverpool's return to undergo medical treatment due to the hamstring injury he sustained at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
The Egyptian forward will be allowed to have his rehabilitation at Liverpool, but only after watching Egypt complete their final group B games at the Africa Cup of Nations when they meet Cape Verde Islands in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Monday, January 22.
What happened to Mohamed Salah?
Mo Salah is one of the stars expected to light up Africa's most prestigious tournament in Ivory Coast but the expectations were cut short after the Liverpool frontman picked up a hamstring injury during a match against Ghana on Thursday, January 18. However, no time scale has yet been given for the recovery.
Salah faced the media on Saturday, January 20 in the Ivory Coast but bypassed any questions over the severity of the injury.
Meanwhile, Egypt hopes the 31-year-old could still play a role in the tournament.
His injury has served as a major update from the 2023 AFCON following a statement from the Egyptian FA that ruled the former AS Roma player out of Monday's final group match against Cape Verde and a possible round-of-16 game.
According to reports, if Mohamed Salah recovers earlier than expected, he would therefore be available for his nation if the Egyptian reached the quarter-finals at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Egypt Football Association (EFA) announced that he will continue his medical treatment at his club as Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp had recommended earlier on Sunday, January 21 following their 4-0 Premier League victory against Bournemouth.
What Egypt FA said about Mo Salah
An Egyptian FA statement shared on Sunday evening reads, "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 on Monday to complete his treatment, with the hope that he will join the national team in the semi-final of the AFCON if we qualify."
Klopp had earlier suggested that he expected Salah to return to Liverpool to go through his rehabilitation or at least work with the medical staff.
However, in his post-match press conference after Liverpool’s 4-0 win at Bournemouth, Klopp explained Salah’s expected return to the AXA Training Centre for immediate treatment.
He said; "That's the plan, however long he is out, it probably makes sense for everybody to (rehab) with us (in Liverpool) or with our people. That's the plan. If that's written in stone already, I don't know."
He added; "I spoke with him directly after, the night when it happened. Since then he's been in contact with our doctor. I think he will be back".
What's next for Mo Salah?
The 31-year-old will be looking forward to a speedy recovery from injury in order to be back in action for his nation if only the Egyptian scale through the round of 16 stage.
The Egyptian forward will be allowed to have his rehabilitation at Liverpool, but only after watching Egypt complete their final group B games at the Africa Cup of Nations when they meet Cape Verde Islands in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Monday, January 22.
What happened to Mohamed Salah?
Mo Salah is one of the stars expected to light up Africa's most prestigious tournament in Ivory Coast but the expectations were cut short after the Liverpool frontman picked up a hamstring injury during a match against Ghana on Thursday, January 18. However, no time scale has yet been given for the recovery.
Salah faced the media on Saturday, January 20 in the Ivory Coast but bypassed any questions over the severity of the injury.
Meanwhile, Egypt hopes the 31-year-old could still play a role in the tournament.
His injury has served as a major update from the 2023 AFCON following a statement from the Egyptian FA that ruled the former AS Roma player out of Monday's final group match against Cape Verde and a possible round-of-16 game.
According to reports, if Mohamed Salah recovers earlier than expected, he would therefore be available for his nation if the Egyptian reached the quarter-finals at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Egypt Football Association (EFA) announced that he will continue his medical treatment at his club as Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp had recommended earlier on Sunday, January 21 following their 4-0 Premier League victory against Bournemouth.
What Egypt FA said about Mo Salah
An Egyptian FA statement shared on Sunday evening reads, "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 on Monday to complete his treatment, with the hope that he will join the national team in the semi-final of the AFCON if we qualify."
Klopp had earlier suggested that he expected Salah to return to Liverpool to go through his rehabilitation or at least work with the medical staff.
However, in his post-match press conference after Liverpool’s 4-0 win at Bournemouth, Klopp explained Salah’s expected return to the AXA Training Centre for immediate treatment.
He said; "That's the plan, however long he is out, it probably makes sense for everybody to (rehab) with us (in Liverpool) or with our people. That's the plan. If that's written in stone already, I don't know."
He added; "I spoke with him directly after, the night when it happened. Since then he's been in contact with our doctor. I think he will be back".
What's next for Mo Salah?
The 31-year-old will be looking forward to a speedy recovery from injury in order to be back in action for his nation if only the Egyptian scale through the round of 16 stage.