Egypt will be worried after captain Mohamed Salah suffered a hamstring injury in Pharaohs 2-2 draw versus the Black Stars of Ghana in their 2nd group video game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations(AFCONon Thursday night.
Mo Salah was replaced prior to half-time and Egypt coach Rui Vitoria has actually revealed mindful optimism over the Liverpool star in playing at the AFCON.
Mo Salah’s departure late in the very first half dealt a blow to Egypt’s hopes. He clutched his leg off the ball before signalling he could not continue, handing the captain’s armband to Ahmed Hegazi and leaving the scene dejectedly.
Discussing Mo Salah’s injury in a post-match interview Vitoria revealed hope that the hamstring concern was not severe.
“I hope it’s not a huge issue,” Vitoria informed press reporters.
“But it was an issue in the very first half due to the fact that we lost one time to make an alternative. In the 2nd half, we just had 2 minutes to make alternatives.”
Inquired about the nature of the injury, he included: “Now I do not understand due to the fact that it’s prematurely to see something. I believe it’s not hazardous, however let’s see if Mo-Salah recuperates.”
Regardless of losing their captain and talisman, Egypt originated from 2-1 down to save a point versus Ghana– who were influenced by West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus on the night.
The draw leaves Egypt in 2nd location in Group B with 2 points, behind Cape Verde who are playing Mozambique today.
The Pharaohs will deal with Cape Verde in their last group phase match on Monday, January 22, however it stays unpredictable Mo Salah will be fit to function.
Once Again, Mo Salah’s injury contributes to the list of Liverpool’s injury concerns and Jurgen Klopp is nervously keeping track of the circumstance.
The Reds have as lots of as 8 gamers on injury ahead of their Premier League component with Bournemouth this weekend, while Mo Salah and Endo are not available due to global dedications.