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Mohamed Salah has promised to do everything in his power to return to the Africa Cup of Nations after Jurgen Klopp angered Egypt fans.
Salah has flown back to Liverpool to undergo rehabilitation for a hamstring injury picked up in Egypt’s second AFCON match against Ghana last week. Liverpool and Egypt have tried to remain on the same page over the plan to nurse Salah back to full fitness, but cracks have been clear in the communication.
Egypt boss Rui Vitoria was unhappy with Klopp and Salah’s agent Ramy Abbas Issa for causing alarm about the situation by speaking about the extent of the injury. Salah has also been accused of deserting the side by Egypt legend Ahmed Hassan, who believes he should have stayed in the Ivory Coast to support them.
Egypt scraped through to the knockout stages after drawing all three of their group games 2-2 and may not get Salah’s services again in the tournament, unless they reach the final on February 11. The Liverpool forward is remaining optimistic about his physical state and also sent a subtle message to those who have questioned his loyalty to his country.
