Egyptian FA officially release statement on Mohamed Salah’s injury
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Liverpool got the result they needed on Saturday afternoon, but nobody at Anfield is talking about the scoreline tonight.The Reds beat Crystal Palace 3-1 in the 34th round of the Premier League, a result that keeps them firmly in the hunt for a top-four finish, yet the dominant conversation coming out of the game is about the moment Mohamed Salah went down holding the back of his left leg and did not come back.The game itself was well-managed by Arne Slot’s side.Alexander Isak opened the scoring on 35 minutes, converting after a scuffed shot from Alexis Mac Allister fell perfectly into his path, and Andy Robertson doubled the lead just five minutes later, smashing home a clinical finish at the back post from a rapid counter-attack.Liverpool were comfortable and in control, and it looked like a straightforward afternoon for the home side.Palace had other ideas in the second half.Daniel Muñoz pulled one back on 71 minutes to make it 2-1, and suddenly Anfield was tense again.But Florian Wirtz settled nerves deep into stoppage time, finishing smartly to make it 3-1 and wrap up three crucial points.Liverpool remain fourth in the Premier League on 58 points, and with the Premier League having secured a fifth Champions League spot, Slot’s side are close to confirming their place in Europe’s elite competition next season.But the injury to Salah, which occurred around the 66th minute when he was forced to signal to the bench while holding his hamstring, cast a long shadow over everything.He was replaced by Jeremie Frimpong and took considerable time walking off the pitch, applauding every section of the Anfield crowd in what many supporters interpreted as a farewell gesture, a sobering reminder that this is already his final season at the club.Early reports suggest a standard hamstring strain would rule him out for three to four weeks, meaning the season finale against Brentford on May 24 represents his only realistic chance of a proper send-off at Anfield.A serious tear would mean Saturday was already his last appearance in a Liverpool shirt.It did not take long for the reaction to come from the international stage.The Egyptian Football Association moved swiftly after the full-time whistle, with senior officials making direct contact with Salah to check on his condition following the injury.Hossam Hassan, the technical director of the Egyptian national team, and Ibrahim Hassan, the team manager, both reached out personally to their captain.The two officials wished Salah a speedy recovery and a quick return to the pitches, specifically highlighting their desire to see him lead the national team at the 2026 World Cup this summer.The statement read, “Hossam Hassan, the technical director of our national football team, and Ibrahim Hassan, the team manager, made sure to communicate with Mohamed Salah, the English Liverpool star and captain of the national team, in order to check on him following the injury he sustained today, Saturday, during the Crystal Palace match, which ended with a 3-1 victory for the Reds, as part of the 34th round of the English Premier League competition.”“Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan wished the national team captain a speedy recovery and a quick return to the pitches to lead the national team in the 2026 World Cup.”The statement reflects just how much is at stake beyond club football.Salah captained Egypt through the entirety of their World Cup qualification campaign and was instrumental in getting them to the tournament, which will be held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Egypt are in Group G alongside Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand, with their opening fixture scheduled for June 15 against Belgium in Seattle.Salah’s presence is not just important to Egypt, it is central to their entire tournament plan.The scan results expected early next week will determine everything.If the hamstring injury is minor, there is a chance he features again for Liverpool and arrives at the World Cup in reasonable shape.If it is serious, Egypt face the prospect of going into one of the biggest tournaments of their recent history without their captain at full fitness.For now, both Liverpool and the Egyptian FA are waiting, and hoping.جهاز منتخب مصر يطمئن على محمد صلاح 🇪🇬📝حرص حسام حسن، المدير الفني لمنتخبنا الوطني لكرة القدم وإبراهيم حسن، مدير المنتخب، على التواصل مع محمد صلاح، نجم ليفربول الإنجليزي، وقائد المنتخب الوطني، من أجل الاطمئنان عليه بعد الإصابة، التي تعرض لها اليوم، السبت، خلال مواجهة كريستال… pic.twitter.com/zBTPp4FTje— EFA.eg (@EFA) April 25, 2026 Egyptian FA Mohamed Salah