Mohamed Salah risks not playing in this year's Africa Cup of Nations

Egyptian national team leader Mohamed Salah, who suffered a hamstring injury in the 2-2 African Cup of Nations group stage match against Ghana, went to Liverpool for treatment.

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According to the Egyptian Football Association, Salah may return to the national team if the team manages to reach the semi-finals of the tournament.

Today, Egypt will meet the Cape Verdean national team, which has already secured the first place in the playoffs. Egypt is currently in second place with 2 points. Ghana and Mozambique have 1 point each.