MOHAMED SALAH could be seen fighting back tears after being forced off injured at Afcon.
The Liverpool star was playing for Egypt in their group-stage clash against Ghana when he was forced off on the stroke of half-time.
His issue is suspected to be a hamstring injury with the forward holding the back of his leg before falling the ground.
Salah looked devastated as he was tended to by the Egyptian medical staff before shaking his head and walking from the pitch.
The captain was consoled by team-mates as he gingerly made his way to the sidelines.
The extent of Salah’s injury for now remains unclear.
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Speaking after the game, which finished 2-2, with West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus scoring both for Ghana, Egypt boss Rui Votoria confirmed Salah will undergo tests.
The Portuguese coach said: “I hope it’s not a big problem…but now, I don’t know, because it’s [too] early to see something.
“I think it’s not [serious], but let’s see. Let’s see if Salah recovers.”
But Reds boss Jurgen Klopp will have a sleepless night as he waits on news of his star man’s condition.
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Depending on the grade of Salah’s injury, the 31-year-old could be out for as many as six weeks, which would end his time at Afcon.
Low-grade hamstring injuries can see players miss one or two weeks of action.
However, larger injuries can take between two and six weeks.
Egypt only drew their opening Afcon game against Mozambique thanks to Salah netting a 97th-minute penalty, while he also registered an unorthodox assist in the 2-2 draw.
He had been at his brilliant best for Liverpool before linking up with his country for Afcon.
Salah had netted 18 goals and added nine assists in 27 games.
Liverpool sit top of the Premier League, two points ahead of Manchester City and Aston Villa.
And their improvement between this season and last season has been clear to see, making them the joint-most improved side in the division.
Jurgen Klopp’s host Bournemouth on Sunday hoping to extend their lead at the top.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
