- Salah will head to Spain for extensive treatment on his shoulder
- He is expected to undergo a rehabilitation programme after sustaining a serious injury during the Champions League final
- The Egyptian remains confident that he will recover in time to represent the Pharaohs in the 2018 World Cup Russia
Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah will travel to Spain to receive treatment following a shoulder injury sustained during the Champions League final against Real Madrid on Saturday, May 26.
The keenly contested final that was held in Kiev, witnessed Madrid emerge victorious as Salah sustained a nasty injury on his shoulder after clashing with Los Blancos centre back Sergio Ramos.
Despite the Egyptians attempt to continue playing after the injury, he was forced off the game in tears after going down in excruciating pain and signaling for a substitution.
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Mohamed Salah of Liverpool lies injured during the Uefa Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium on May 26, 2018 in Kiev, Ukraine. Photo: Getty Images
The Egyptian is suspected to have dislocated his shoulder after colliding with Ramos.
Confirming the recent developments through a press statement issued on their official website, Egypt's Football Association said Salah would go through a rehabilitation programme in Spain.
Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid vies with Mohamed Salah of Liverpool during the Uefa Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool on May 26, 2018 in Kiev, Ukraine.
The 25-year-old has been pivotal in the Reds campaign this season bagging 44 goals in 52 appearances and breaking a number of league records in his debut season.
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Mohamed Salah of Liverpool lies injured during the UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium on May 26, 2018 in Kiev, Ukraine. Photo: Getty Images
The iconic forward is now in a race against time to get back to top fitness ahead of the World Cup 2018 set to begin in Russia on Thursday, June 14.
Egypt, who are in group A will take on Uruguay on Friday, June 15, and later on face hosts Russia and Saudia Arabia .
A confident Salah maintained that he will be fit in time to represent his country come June 14.
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Source: Naija.ng