MOHAMED SALAH’s Africa Cup of Nations could be over after suffering a hamstring injury against Ghana.
The Liverpool striker left the pitch injured in Thursday’s 2-2 draw in Egypt.
The Egyptian FA announced that Salah is suffering from a hamstring injury and will miss his country’s next two matches.
As a result, they are excluded from the final organization match against Cape Verde, as well as the knockout stages, if they qualify.
Egypt are lately in second place in Group B after drawing their first two matches, and a win in the last match ensured progression.
However, they will now have to do so without their star man, against a side that has already won the group.
Salah, who scored a stoppage-time penalty against Mozambique on Sunday, appeared to hold back tears as he left the box against Ghana.
He was forced off on the stroke of half-time after receiving treatment on the pitch.
Fans had been hopeful Salah would be able to play Egypt’s next match, though.
The 31-year-old was seen smiling as he left the stadium after the match.
Unfortunately for Egypt and Salah, their tournament could now end if they fail to make it through the knockout stages.
He would also miss Liverpool’s FA Cup clash with Norwich on January 28, even if Egypt crash out in the group stage.
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