Jurgen Klopp has said that he expects to Mohamed Salah to return to Liverpool for treatment on the muscle injury he sustained while representing Egypt at the AFCON.
The 31-year-old will miss Egypt’s next two games at the tournament in the Ivory Coast.
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Mohamed Salah is expected to return to Liverpool to undergo treatment for the muscle injury that he sustained against Ghana at the AFCON.
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Speaking after Liverpool’s 4-0 win away to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday, Jurgen Klopp said he felt that it “makes sense” that the winger should return for his treatment.
The German said: “That’s the plan.
“If that’s already decided 100%, I don’t know. But that’s the plan.
“However long he’s out, probably everybody sees it like this, it makes sense that he’s doing the rehab with us or with our people. If that’s written in stone already, I don’t know.
“I spoke with him directly after, the night when it happened. Since then he’s in contact with our doctor. I think he will be back.
“I would say if Egypt qualifies for the final, if he’s fit before the final, then probably yes.
“Why not? That’s clear. It’s the tournament.
“Ivory Coast I’m sure is a wonderful country but we have no people from us there and their people have to take care of the people who are playing, so let’s see.”
A statement from Eygptian FA confirmed Salah’s return to England.
It added: “We are hoping to catch him in the semi-finals of the Africa Nations Cup in case of qualification.”
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