In the ongoing drama surrounding Mohamed Salah’s hamstring injury, Liverpool fans are anxiously awaiting his return, hoping he can be their knight in shining armor during the upcoming League Cup final against his former club, Chelsea.
Salah, who has faced criticism for seeking treatment in Merseyside instead of sticking with the Egypt national side at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), is now in a sprint against the clock to prove his fitness.
Despite his injury being worse than initially thought, Salah is determined to ‘try harder’ and adhere to the agreed-upon national team return date.
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His agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, dropped a bombshell by stating Salah would be out for 21-28 days, casting doubt on his availability for the AFCON final.
If Egypt miraculously reach the final, Salah might be eyeing a comeback after 20 days in the semi-finals on February 7.
Failing that, he aims for a potential return in the final on February 11, or in the third-place play-off on February 10.
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Regardless of Egypt’s AFCON journey, Salah is set to miss significant Liverpool fixtures.
Absent from recent clashes, including the FA Cup third-round win over Arsenal, League Cup semi-final against Fulham, and a Premier League outing to Bournemouth, Salah’s return might be in time for a home game against Burnley on February 10 or more likely away at Brentford on February 17.
However, amidst AFCON uncertainties, Salah has another date circled on his calendar – the League Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday, February 25.
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Having won six of his 10 finals with Liverpool, Salah aims to improve his individual final record, especially against his former club.
The Egyptian King’s finals history reveals a knack for penalties but a desire for more impactful contributions.
Facing Chelsea 22 times in his career, Salah boasts a respectable record of seven wins, yet he yearns for a more decisive influence on the outcome.
As Liverpool and Chelsea gear up for another showdown at Wembley, Salah finds himself at a crossroads.
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Will he overcome AFCON setbacks and emerge as the difference-maker in the League Cup final, or will further heartache await?
Only time will tell if Salah can turn the tide and make a triumphant return to the pitch, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this nail-biting saga.
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