Shoulder injury could stop Salah from playing World Cup
Liverpool forward Mo Salah suffered a horrific injury during his side's Champions League final encounter with Real Madrid. The Egyptian King's World Cup dream is now in jeopardy after Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp claimed that the injury is serious and Salah was spotted leaving the stadium with a shoulder guard. However, the Egyptian FA is confident their star will recover in time.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp fears the worst
"It's a serious injury, a really serious injury. He is in the hospital for an X-ray. It's either the collarbone or the shoulder itself. It doesn't look good, that's it" Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said at the post-match press conference.
Salah spotted leaving with a shoulder sling
Egyptian FA claims it's just a sprained shoulder
While Jurgen Klopp believes Salah's World Cup dream is over, the Egyptian football association remained upbeat and believes Salah would recover in time for his country's first World Cup game in 28 years. The Egyptian FA tweeted saying he has undergone X-rays and claim the injury is a sprain in the shoulder ligaments and he will be fit in time for Russia.
Horror tackle by Ramos caused injury
The 25-year-old injured his shoulder after landing awkwardly following a challenge from Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos. The Spanish centre-back held Salah's arm as they tumbled to the ground. Ramos and Salah's body weight ended up on his shoulder. Sergio Ramos has sent a message of support to the Egyptian and insisted that he had no intentions of injuring him.
Sergio Ramos sends his support to Salah
Salah has less than 18 days to get fit
Liverpool's top goal scorer was taken to the hospital while rest of the squad flew back home. The Egypt international now has less than 18 days to get fit in time for Egypt's first game at the World Cup. Egypt face Uruguay in their opener on June 15 and then have games against hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia.
