Mohamed Salah breaks silence after Egypt injury row

Mohamed Salah has reaffirmed his love for Egypt however hit again at his critics after being pressured to go away their camp for the Africa Cup of Nations with a hamstring harm.

The winger was pressured off at half-time of Egypt’s 2-2 draw with Ghana of their second group stage fixture, and although he was initially anticipated to return shortly, additional exams revealed the harm was extra severe than first thought and he has returned to Liverpool for therapy.

Salah might but return to the Pharaohs’ camp later within the event ought to he make a speedy restoration, however his resolution to go away the setup has confirmed controversial in his dwelling nation.

Egypt legend Ahmed Hasan had accused Mohamed Salah of “plotting his departure”, however this declare was refuted by Liverpool supervisor Jurgen Klopp and his assistant Pep Lijnders.

Taking to X, previously Twitter, Salah spoke for the primary time within the aftermath of the uproar.

“Yesterday I began the therapy and rehabilitation program and I’ll do all the things attainable to be prepared as quickly as attainable and return to the nationwide crew as was agreed upon from the start,” Salah wrote.

“I additionally adore it [Egypt] and its individuals…attempt tougher.”

Salah’s use of emojis and his seemingly passive-aggressive undertone has solely brought about additional debate on social media, with lots of the prime replies questioning his seriousness and dedication.

Egypt are by way of to the final 16 of AFCON and can tackle DR Congo on Sunday. Ought to they prevail, they’ll then face Guinea or Equatorial Guinea within the quarter-finals on February 2.

The semi-finals are scheduled for February 7 earlier than the ultimate takes place on February 11. Ought to Egypt fall within the final 4, they’ll go right into a third-place play-off on February 10 as a substitute.

Liverpool, in the meantime, face Norwich Metropolis within the FA Cup fourth spherical this weekend earlier than a pair of tough Premier League matches at dwelling to Chelsea and away at Arsenal. They host Burnley on February 10 and journey to Brentford every week later earlier than dealing with Chelsea within the Carabao Cup last on February 25, at which level Salah is predicted to be match once more.

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