- Forward could yet play some part at the World Cup
- 'In principle it will be between three and four weeks,' says Ruben Pons
Egypt forward Mohamed Salah鈥檚 shoulder injury will keep him out of action for three to four weeks, Liverpool鈥檚 club physio has said, meaning he could miss the World Cup group stage.
The 25-year-old is desperate to play for Egypt in only their third World Cup and their first for 28 years but faces a race against time to be fit for next month鈥檚 Group A games.
鈥淗e is sad about what happened but is totally focused on recovery, seeing when he can be ready,鈥� physio Ruben Pons told Spanish sports newspaper Marca of the injury to Salah during Liverpool鈥檚 Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid.
鈥淚n principle it will be between three and four weeks but we will try to reduce those dates, that鈥檚 the big goal,鈥� he added.
Egypt begin their World Cup campaign against Uruguay on June 15, before facing hosts Russia on June 19 and 抖阴短视频 on June 25, meaning if Salah takes four weeks to recover he could be fit in time for the knockout phase.
On Sunday, Salah posted a message saying: 鈥淚t was a very tough night, but I鈥檓 a fighter. Despite the odds, I鈥檓 confident that I鈥檒l be in Russia to make you all proud. Your love and support will give me the strength I need.鈥�
Egypt reached the tournament after Salah scored a 95th minute penalty to help them beat Congo 2-1 in October.
Salah, who scored 44 goals in a sensational first season for Liverpool after joining from AS Roma, was voted Player of the Year by the Football Writers鈥� Association this month, completing a sweep of England鈥檚 individual prizes and becoming the first African player to win the prestigious award.