Cairo: Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will travel to Spain for treatment of a shoulder injury he sustained during the UEFA Champions League final against Real Madrid in the Ukrainian capital, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) announced in a statement.
The Egyptian star was injured in the 25th minute of Liverpool’s 1-3 loss against Real at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium after his tangle with the Whites’ defender Sergio Ramos, forcing Salah, who has scored 44 goals for Liverpool this season, to leave the pitch in tears.
“Hany Abo Rida (EFA president) has decided to travel to Spain Wednesday with Egypt’s national team doctor Mohamed Abo al-Ela to meet with Salah and Liverpool’s medical team,” EFA said in a statement released late Monday.
Salah, however wasted no time as he started his rehabilitation programe Sunday, promising his Egyptian fans that he will play in the World Cup in Russia. “It was a very tough night, but I’m a fighter. Despite the odds, I’m confident that I’ll be in Russia to make you all proud. Your love and support will give me the strength I need,” the 25-year-old tweeted.
