By Le Figaro with AFP
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Jürgen Klopp et Mohamed Salah.
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Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp “believes” that his Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah will return to England to treat his leg injury sustained during the African Cup of Nations.
«It’s logic» that the winger leaves the CAN, at least temporarily, to be followed by the Liverpool medical team, estimated the German technician after the 5-0 victory on Sunday at Bournemouth. In any case, “that’s the plan“, he insisted. “If it’s already 100% decided, I don’t know. But that’s what’s planned». «Regardless of the length of his absence, everyone sees him like that, it is logical that he does his rehabilitation with us or with our (medical) team. I don’t know if it’s already set in stone.” more “I think he will come back».
The Egyptian Pharaohs star injured the hamstring in his left leg against Ghana (2-2) on Thursday. The federation has already announced its withdrawal for the last match of Group B against Cape Verde and the possible round of 16 in the event of qualification.
In the scenario where Salah returns to England, the Egyptian could possibly return to Ivory Coast, host country of the CAN, if his selection were to continue the adventure, Klopp specified. “I would say if Egypt qualifies for the final, if he is fit, then probably yes“, he replied. “Ivory Coast is a wonderful country, I’m sure, but we don’t have anyone from home there and they have to take care of those who play, so we’ll see“, he concluded.
