The liverpool forward Mohamed Salah claims he is "confident" he will be alright for this summer’s World Cup with Egypt after sustaining an injury during Liverpool's Champions League final defeat.
The 25-year-old left the pitch with a suspected dislocated shoulder in the first half of Real Madrid's 3-1 victory in Kiev on Saturday night, fearing he might miss the world cup campaign next month in Russia.
Salah, who left the stadium with his arm in a sling, is now with the Egyptian national team and he appeared upbeat about his chances in a tweet less that 24 hours after the incident.
"It was a very tough night, but I'm a fighter," he said. "Despite the odds, I'm confident that I'll be in Russia to make you all proud. Your love and support will give me the strength I need."
Following a challenge from the Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos, Salah was in tears as he was forced off after half an hour when the score was at 0-0.
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. Your love and support will give me the strength I need. pic.twitter.com/HTfKF4S70e
— Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) May 27, 2018
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said Salah's departure had an effect on the game, with a couple of crucial mistakes from Reds goalkeeper Loris Karius and a wonder goal from Real substitute Gareth Bale ensuring a 3-1 victory for the Spanish side.
Klopp said: "It's a really serious injury, which is even worse. And the shock of the boys was obvious," a beleaguered Klopp said at full-time.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the injury to Mohamed Salah in the Champions League Final had an effect on the game.
"Of course it was a big moment in the game. I know if you say something like that after a game and you lost, it sounds like you are a bit of a bad loser.
"But, for me, it was a harsh challenge - the arm was there. It was like wrestling a bit. And then Mo was a little bit unlucky falling on his shoulder.
- "I think he is in the hospital for an X-ray. It's either the collarbone or the shoulder itself. But it's really not good."
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