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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Egypt star Mohamed Salah issues injury update as World Cup hangs in balance

Egypt's Mohamed Salah is a doubt for the knockout stages - (Reuters)

Mohamed Salah’s hopes of playing in his first World Cup knockout match are in the balance after the Egypt captain suffered a knee injury during his side’s 1-1 draw with Iran.

Salah was surprisingly taken off on 57 minutes and the former Liverpool star was seen with ice wrapped around his leg as he watched on from the bench.

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