Klopp has given the reason why Salah shouldn’t be treated in Africa but in Liverpool
Klopp Explains the Decision to Bring Salah Back to Liverpool for Treatment
Following Liverpool’s recent 1-1 draw against Fulham in the Carabao Cup semi-final, Jürgen Klopp, the team’s coach, clarified the rationale behind Mohamed Salah’s return to Liverpool for injury treatment rather than receiving it in Africa.
The Carabao Cup final, pitting Liverpool against Chelsea, is set for Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Wembley Stadium.
Salah, aged 31, is expected to return to Liverpool this week for intensive treatment on the injury sustained during Egypt’s match against Ghana.
Klopp’s objective is to accelerate Salah’s recovery, potentially making him fit for the AFCON semi-final stage if Egypt advances to the final four.
Klopp provided insights into Salah’s injury situation, emphasizing the mutual desire between Egypt and Liverpool for Salah’s swift recovery.
“Egypt and Liverpool both want the same thing: Mo Salah fit as soon as possible,” Klopp stated.
The decision to bring Salah back to Liverpool is rooted in ensuring he receives optimal medical treatment.
Klopp elaborated, stating, “If he stays in Africa and they can’t do the proper treatment, it will just delay everything. We bring him here not to take him away from Egypt but just to offer the best medical treatment.“
Klopp affirmed that the arrangement is mutually agreed upon, with the understanding that if Salah regains fitness and Egypt progresses to the final, he will be available. The coach shared these details in an interview with BeIN Sports.
Egypt qualified for the round of 16 with three points, drawing all their group stage matches.
Their upcoming opponent is DR Congo, and potential matchups include Equatorial Guinea or Guinea in the quarterfinals.
If they advance to the semi-final, Egypt could face Mali, Burkina Faso, Senegal, or Ivory Coast before reaching the final on February 11 or participating in the third-place playoff on February 10.
His exact words: “Egypt and Liverpool both want the same thing; Mo Salah fit as soon as possible.”
“If he stays in Africa and they can’t do the proper treatment, it will just delay everything.”
“We bring him here not to take him away from Egypt but just to offer the best medical treatment.”
“It’s all agreed. If Salah is fit and they go to the final, he will be there.
The strategic move to bring Salah back to Liverpool reflects a concerted effort to align the player’s recovery with the crucial stages of both the AFCON and Liverpool’s domestic campaign.
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