Injury Update: Duration of Mohamed Salah’s Absence After Substitution by Egypt at AFCON
A pivotal moment unfolded in the African Cup of Nations and the Premier League title race during the Egypt vs. Ghana match, as Mohamed Salah, in frustration, tossed his captain’s armband to the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium turf just before halftime.
Forced off the field, Salah appeared to have possibly suffered a left hamstring injury, the severity of which is yet to be determined. While the extent of the injury remains unclear, there are indications that Salah could miss crucial moments for both Egypt and Liverpool, though the coaching staff expressed cautious optimism post-match.
Stay updated with NaijaSport247 for the latest on Salah’s potential injury and possible duration of absence as Egypt aims for continental success and Liverpool competes on multiple fronts in domestic competitions.
Mohamed Salah injury news, updates
During Egypt’s group stage match against Ghana in the 2024 African Cup of Nations on January 18, Mohamed Salah was substituted in the first-half stoppage time. The Liverpool star, visibly frustrated, signaled to his left hamstring, leading to his withdrawal.
Egypt’s head coach, Rui Vitoria, mentioned in the post-match press conference that tests are underway, and while the extent of the injury is yet unknown, there is cautious optimism. Vitoria stated, “We don’t know yet what the problem is… I hope it’s not a big problem. It was difficult timing for us because in the second half we could only make two substitutions. I think it’s not dangerous, but let’s see.” Stay tuned for further updates on Salah’s condition.
While the full extent of Salah’s injury remains uncertain, there are evident signs of concern. Notably, Salah couldn’t complete the full four minutes of added time and had to be substituted at halftime, bypassing the opportunity to make the change without using a substitution window. His immediate display of frustration added to the apprehension, indicating he recognized a significant issue and chose not to push through it.
The Sporting News will continue to provide updates on this matter as more information becomes available, and Egypt manager Rui Vitoria is expected to address the situation after the match.
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Salah was seen walking through the mixed zone after the match, but did not speak to any journalists. He did have a smile on his face and didn’t seem to be sporting any kind of limp. That’s a very positive sign, but there’s still no definitive word on his fitness.
How long could Mohamed Salah miss with injury at AFCON?
The duration of Mohamed Salah’s potential absence remains uncertain. If his substitution was precautionary, there’s a chance he could return for Egypt’s group stage finale against Cape Verde on January 22. However, early indications suggest a more extended period on the sidelines, particularly if Salah has a hamstring strain, which might lead to him missing the remainder of Egypt’s AFCON campaign.
The implications extend beyond international duty, with the possibility of Salah being benched upon returning to England. Considering Liverpool’s active participation in the Premier League title race, a prolonged absence could have significant ramifications.
Drawing parallels to Kevin de Bruyne’s hamstring injury affecting Manchester City’s EPL performance, even a month without Salah could impact crucial fixtures, including a potential EFL Cup final on February 25 and a significant clash against Manchester City on March 9.
