Salah was forced off in tears during the first half of the 3-1 loss in Kiev on Saturday, sparking fears he wouldn’t make it to next month’s World Cup.
The 25-year-old sustained the problem when he was dragged awkwardly to the turf following a challenge with Sergio Ramos, leading some to claim the Madrid defender had deliberately tried to injure Liverpool’s star forward.
Speaking after the final, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp had described the injury as “serious” amid fears Salah had suffered a dislocated shoulder.
That would have ruled him out of Egypt’s first appearance in the World Cup since 1990.
Salah was pictured with his shoulder in a sling when he got off Liverpool’s plane at John Lennon Airport yesterday.
But it now appears there is a good chance Salah will be able to join his country for the tournament in Russia.
“It was a very tough night, but I’m a fighter. Despite the odds, I’m confident that I’ll be in Russia to make you all proud,” Salah wrote on his official Twitter account yesterday.
“Your love and support will give me the strength I need.”
Egypt’s team doctor Mohamed Abou El-Ela said in a statement that, according to information from Liverpool’s medical staff, Salah has sustained only ligament damage.
Unbelievable season
Salah had been instrumental in Liverpool’s unexpected run to their Champions League final since 2007.
In an incredible first season with the Premier League club following his transfer from Roma last year, Salah broke a host of record as he scored 44 goals in all competitions.
He was voted Liverpool’s Players of the Year and also scooped the PFA and Football Writers’ Player of the Year awards.
Reds midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum conceded the loss of Salah was setback from which they couldn’t recover.
“I think it was a big blow for us, it seemed like a big blow for us the way the way we reacted after his injury,” Wijnaldum said.
“I think when he was on the pitch we did it well for 25 minutes but (after the injury) there was less than before. Those things happen and we had to deal with it but it was difficult.”
Ramos wishes Salah a ‘rapid recovery’
Yesterday, Ramos tweeted his best wishes to Salah after their collision in the final.
“Sometimes football shows you it’s good side and other times the bad. Above all, we are fellow pros,” Ramos wrote in English with the hashtag “#GetWellSoon”. In the Spanish version, the Real Madrid defender added “Rapid recovery, Salah. The future awaits you.”
Salah has helped propel Egypt to their first World Cup since 1990. Egypt’s first match is against Uruguay on June 15.
