Big blow in sight for Egypt at CAN 2024. The Egyptian federation affirmed on Sunday January 21 in the Egyptian media Al-Ahram that the star of the Pharaohs would leave the African Cup, after having attended the decisive confrontation on Monday between his selection and Cape Verde.
The Egyptian Pharaohs star injured the hamstring in his left leg against Ghana (2-2) on Thursday.
The federation had already announced its withdrawal for the last match of group B against Cape Verde and the possible round of 16 in the event of qualification.
"It's logic"
Statements which complement those of Jurgen Klopp on Sunday after Liverpool's 5-0 victory on Sunday at Bournemouth.
"It's logical" that the winger leaves the CAN, at least temporarily, to be followed by the Liverpool medical team, said the German technician after the 5-0 victory on Sunday at Bournemouth.
In any case, “that’s the plan,” he insisted.
"If it's already 100% decided, I don't know. But that's what is planned."
"However long he's gone, everyone sees him like that, it makes sense that he does his rehabilitation with us or with our (medical) team. I don't know if it's already set in stone " but "I think he will come back."
Return for a final or semi-final
In the scenario where Salah returns to England, the Egyptian could possibly return to Ivory Coast, host country of the CAN, if his selection were to continue the adventure, Klopp specified.
“I would say if Egypt qualifies for the final, if he is fit, then probably yes,” he replied.
"Ivory Coast is a wonderful country, I'm sure, but we don't have anyone from our country there and they have to take care of those who play, so we'll see," he said. he concluded.
Al-Ahran, for its part, evokes a return for possible semi-finals.
With AFP
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