Jurgen Klopp announced on Sunday that Salah would undergo treatment in the UK but assured his return to AFCON if Egypt progresses. Despite Salah’s agent, Ramy Abbas, indicating a 21-28 day recovery period, Klopp expressed hope that Salah might rejoin the AFCON after a full UK recovery.
Salah’s agent clarified that the injury is more severe than initially thought, with a 21-28 day absence, potentially ruling him out for the rest of AFCON. The plan is for Salah to recover fully in the UK before rejoining the team when fit.
Given the AFCON schedule, Salah’s absence could impact Liverpool’s fixtures, including potential FA Cup and Premier League matches. Klopp mentioned the plan for Salah to complete his rehabilitation with the team, but uncertainties remain.
After Liverpool’s 4-0 win over Bournemouth, Klopp confirmed Salah’s return for medical attention but emphasized the evolving nature of the plan. If Egypt advances and Salah regains fitness, he could return for the AFCON final.
Regarding Ivory Coast, Klopp acknowledged the challenges but highlighted the importance of players’ well-being, expressing relief that Liverpool doesn’t have players with relatives there and emphasizing the responsibility of the host nation to care for the participants.
