English newspapers have brought attention to the injury of the international Egyptian star, Mohamed Salah, player for Liverpool, following the official announcement by the Egyptian Football Association regarding his injury and the duration of his absence.
The Egyptian Football Association revealed the results of the medical examination that the national team captain underwent after the Ghana match in the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage.
The examination confirmed that Mohamed Salah suffered a hamstring injury.
In an official statement, the Egyptian Football Association declared Salah’s formal absence from the upcoming match against Cape Verde in the final round of the group stage.
In the event of the national team advancing to the Round of 16, Salah will still be sidelined for the crucial encounter.
“The Sun”: Salah’s Absence a Significant Issue for the Pharaohs
The Sun reported today that Mohamed Salah’s injury poses a significant problem for the Pharaohs in their journey through the Africa Cup of Nations group stage.
With a pivotal match against Cape Verde on the horizon, Egypt will have to secure a win without their star player.
The newspaper emphasized that the Egyptian national team players will face the challenge of winning against Cape Verde without their key player, highlighting the impact Salah’s absence will have on the team’s dynamics.
The same source concluded that Egypt’s captain will also miss Liverpool’s match in the English FA Cup against Norwich City, scheduled for January 28, even if Egypt does not advance from the group stage.
“The Mirror”: Strong Hit to Egypt’s National Team in the Africa Cup of Nations
The Mirror headlined that Egypt’s loss of Mohamed Salah’s contributions in the Africa Cup of Nations is a strong blow to the Pharaohs in the continental tournament.
Even if Egypt advances to the Round of 16, Salah will not be present in this stage, as per the Egyptian Football Association’s announcement.
The Mirror concluded that Liverpool might face some challenges if Egypt exits the group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Salah’s absence will impact Jurgen Klopp’s choices for Liverpool’s upcoming matches against Norwich City in the FA Cup and Chelsea in the English Premier League.
“The Standard”: Salah to Miss Liverpool’s Matches Against Norwich and Chelsea If Egypt Exits AFCON
The Standard reported that Egypt has lost the services of its star player, Mohamed Salah, for the upcoming two matches – against Cape Verde in the group stage and the Round of 16 encounter, should they qualify.
In the unfortunate event of Egypt’s elimination from the continental competition at the group stage, Salah will be absent from Liverpool’s matches against Norwich City and Chelsea in the FA Cup and the Premier League.
“Liverpool Echo”: Liverpool Breathes a Sigh of Relief After the Egyptian FA’s Announcement
Liverpool Echo stated that Liverpool, under the leadership of Jurgen Klopp, breathed a sigh of relief after the Egyptian Football Association dispelled concerns about Mohamed Salah having suffered a severe knee injury.
The image of Salah limping during the Ghana match had alarmed Klopp, who spoke with Salah after the incident to inquire about the extent of his injury.
