Mohamed Salah Watches Egypt Secure Spot in AFCON Last 16

Liverpool’s star player, Mohamed Salah, was forced to watch from the stands as Egypt secured a place in the AFCON last 16 in a thrilling match. Salah is currently recovering from a hamstring injury and is expected to be out for 21-28 days, according to his agent, Ramy Abbas Issa.

A Rollercoaster of Emotions for Salah

Before leaving for his rehabilitation, Salah witnessed Egypt’s final group game against Cape Verde. The outcome of the match would determine Egypt’s fate in the tournament. Salah experienced a mix of emotions as Cape Verde took the lead just before halftime. However, Egypt managed to equalize shortly after the break with a brilliant goal from substitute Trezeguet.

Dramatic Finish

The real drama unfolded in added time when Mostafa Mohamed scored a well-timed goal to give Egypt the lead. Salah couldn’t contain his joy and celebrated passionately in the stands. Unfortunately, Cape Verde scored in the 99th minute, resulting in a 2-2 draw. However, Egypt’s qualification chances were secured thanks to Ghana’s draw with Mozambique.

Egypt’s Future Without Salah

As Egypt finished as runners-up in Group B, they will now prepare for the round of 16 without Salah. His injury timeline suggests that he may only return to AFCON if Egypt reaches the final on February 11. If not, Salah’s earliest possible return to action for Liverpool would be on February 10 against Burnley.

Overall, Salah’s absence will undoubtedly be felt by both Egypt and Liverpool, but his teammates showed their support by holding his shirt aloft during the celebrations. Despite criticism for returning to England for treatment, Salah remains highly regarded by his team.