- Forward could go back to Afcon finals if Egypt progress
- Manager praises Mac Allister after win at Bournemouth
Jürgen Klopp said Mohamed Salah is poised to return to Liverpool to undergo his rehabilitation from a muscle injury but could fly back to the Africa Cup of Nations if Egypt advance deep into the tournament. Without Salah, Liverpool moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 4-0 win at Bournemouth courtesy of two second-half goals apiece from Darwin Núñez and Diogo Jota.
Salah limped off during Egypt’s 2-2 draw with Ghana on Thursday and has been ruled out of their final Group B match against Cape Verde on Monday, as well as the last 16, if the record seven-time Afcon champions make it that far. The Egyptian Football Association said the earliest Salah could return to action for his country would be at the quarter-final stage. Klopp clarified the plan is for Salah to return from Ivory Coast to ensure he receives the best medical treatment.
Continue reading…Forward could go back to Afcon finals if Egypt progressManager praises Mac Allister after win at BournemouthJürgen Klopp said Mohamed Salah is poised to return to Liverpool to undergo his rehabilitation from a muscle injury but could fly back to the Africa Cup of Nations if Egypt advance deep into the tournament. Without Salah, Liverpool moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 4-0 win at Bournemouth courtesy of two second-half goals apiece from Darwin Núñez and Diogo Jota.Salah limped off during Egypt’s 2-2 draw with Ghana on Thursday and has been ruled out of their final Group B match against Cape Verde on Monday, as well as the last 16, if the record seven-time Afcon champions make it that far. The Egyptian Football Association said the earliest Salah could return to action for his country would be at the quarter-final stage. Klopp clarified the plan is for Salah to return from Ivory Coast to ensure he receives the best medical treatment. Continue reading…