Mohamed Salah to return to Liverpool to undergo his rehab from injury with the club.

Salah’s return to Liverpool for treatment on the muscle issue he sustained at the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt has garnered significant attention, igniting discussions about his potential absence from both Egypt’s final group game and any potential last-16 game if they qualify. Despite the initial expectation for Salah to miss two games, Egypt has confirmed that he will attend their final group game match against Cape Verde on Monday before heading to Liverpool. The hope is to have him back for the AFCON semi-finals, and Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expressed his willingness to allow Salah to return to national duty if he regains fitness.

The uncertainty surrounding the severity of Salah’s injury has only added to the intrigue, with Klopp addressing the situation in a recent statement. Reiterating the need for Salah to undergo rehabilitation, Klopp emphasized the importance of the forward’s recovery being managed by the Liverpool medical team. Expressing his direct communication with Salah and the ongoing contact between the player and the club’s doctor, Klopp emphasized the potential for his return, stating, “I think he will be back.”

In response to inquiries about Salah’s possible return to the tournament should Egypt progress to the knockout stages, Klopp expressed openness to the idea, indicating that if Salah regained fitness ahead of the final, his return to the tournament would be considered. Klopp acknowledged the significance of the tournament, highlighting the potential for Salah’s participation in the event of Egypt reaching the final, while also underlining the responsibility of the host nation to ensure the well-being of the participating players.

The developments surrounding Salah’s injury and his subsequent return to Liverpool have undoubtedly sparked discussions across football circles, with fans and analysts eager to track his recovery journey and potential return to national duties. As the situation continues to unfold, all eyes remain on Salah’s progress and the impact of his potential return to the Africa Cup of Nations, adding an intriguing layer to the ongoing tournament narrative.