Egypt, however, still hope Salah could play a role at the tournament.
the Egypt Football Association said in a statement: "We are hoping to catch him in the semi finals of the Africa Nations Cup in case of qualification".
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It is still - not clear how long Salah will be out - after pulling up with the hamstring injury before the halftime in their match against Ghana team on Thursday but Klopp said:
No matter the duration of his recovery, it seems clear to most that his rehabilitation with us and our personnel is the logical choice.
No matter the duration of his recovery, it seems clear to most that his rehabilitation with us and our personnel is the logical choice.
On whether Salah could feature again for Egypt during the tournament at the Ivory Coast, Klopp said:
“I’m not a doctor.
I would say if Egypt qualify for the final and he is fit before the final then probably yes.
Why not?"
“I’m not a doctor.
I would say if Egypt qualify for the final and he is fit before the final then probably yes.
Why not?"
Salah spoke to reporters earlier on Sunday but did not offer more on his injury.
he told a press conference ahead of the Cape Verde game: My injury is still there but the most important thing now is to speak about the game,” he told a press conference ahead of the Cape Verde game.
“Our primary goal is to secure qualification for the next round, with skilled players, a good coach and a clear vision.
"We're fully committed to giving our best in the tournament and we just need to fight and see what will happen," he added of the game with Cape Verde, who despite being the smallest country at the finals have already secured top place in the group.
Salah also spoke about the fact he has yet to win a trophy with Egypt, having twice been a runner up at the Cup of Nations.
"I have won everything possible but not this one yet.
It will happen somehow, that is what I believe, and whatever I believe I achieve, so sooner or later it will happen.
It will happen somehow, that is what I believe, and whatever I believe I achieve, so sooner or later it will happen.
“Everybody knows what it means to any player to win an Africa Cup.
We were unlucky at the last one and also in Gabon.
The players are very motivated to win the tournament. We all want to win it."
We were unlucky at the last one and also in Gabon.
The players are very motivated to win the tournament. We all want to win it."
Salah, was in the side that lost to Cameroon in the 2017 decider in Gabon and again at the last edition in Cameroon two years ago, where Senegal edged them on post match penalties.
Source: reuters
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