Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expressed shock upon learning that star player Mohamed Salah had sustained a hamstring injury while representing Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Salah’s exceptional fitness record, having missed only 10 Premier League matches in over six seasons with Liverpool, made this news particularly surprising to Klopp. The extent of Salah’s injury and the duration of his absence are now a concern for Klopp and the club.
Klopp stated that the injury came as a shock and confirmed that further assessments are being carried out to determine the severity. Egypt’s coach also expressed hope that the injury is not severe, but further evaluations are needed. Liverpool is awaiting updates before deciding whether to send their medical staff to assess Salah in person. Salah was not expected to return from the Cup of Nations until early February, and a long-term injury would significantly impact Liverpool’s title aspirations and their participation in other competitions.
In addition to Salah’s absence, Klopp also mentioned other players who are out due to a combination of injuries and international commitments. He provided updates on the progress of several players, indicating that some are close to returning, though not in time for the upcoming game against Bournemouth. Klopp remains hopeful that those players may be available for the League Cup semi-final second leg against Fulham.