Mohamed Salah, captain and star of the Egyptian selection, should not reappear before the round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations, due to a muscular injury.
Egypt has lost its star. Mohamed Salah sees the African Cup of Nations stop for him, temporarily hopes the community of Pharaohs. The Liverpool right winger only played one period, Thursday against Ghana (2-2) during the second day of Group B, suffering an adductor injury in the 45th minute.
Tests carried out by the 31-year-old left-hander showed that he “ suffered from a strained posterior muscle and will miss the team’s next two matches in the African Cup of Nations against Cape Verde, then the round of 16 if they qualify. »
The Cape Verde sensation
The press release from the Egyptian Federation can only underline a hypothetical place for Egypt in 8th of this CAN which is taking place in Ivory Coast. Before the last day, the team coached by Rui Vitoria occupies second place in the group B standings, with two points.
If the Egyptians did not beat Cape Verde, surprising leader and already qualified for the final phase, Mozambique or Ghana could take the opportunity to steal second qualifying place.
