MOHAMED SALAH could be seen fighting back tears after being forced off injured at Afcon.
The Liverpool star was playing for Egypt in their group-stage clash against Ghana when he was forced off on the stroke of half-time.
Mohamed Salah received treatment on the pitch during the Egypt vs Ghana clash
Salah was holding his hamstring before going down
Salah was then forced off with injury
It will come as a bitter blow to both Egypt and Liverpool
His issue is suspected to be a hamstring injury with the forward holding the back of his leg before falling the ground.
Salah looked devastated as he was tended to by the Egyptian medical staff before shaking his head and walking from the pitch.
The captain was consoled by team-mates as he gingerly made his way to the sidelines.
The extent of Salah’s injury for now remains unclear.
Speaking after the game, which finished 2-2, with West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus scoring both for Ghana, Egypt boss Rui Votoria confirmed Salah will undergo tests.
The Portuguese coach said: “I hope it’s not a big problem…but now, I don’t know, because it’s [too] early to see something.
“I think it’s not [serious], but let’s see. Let’s see if Salah recovers.”
But Reds boss Jurgen Klopp will have a sleepless night as he waits on news of his star man’s condition.
Depending on the grade of Salah’s injury, the 31-year-old could be out for as many as six weeks, which would end his time at Afcon.
Low-grade hamstring injuries can see players miss one or two weeks of action.
However, larger injuries can take between two and six weeks.
Egypt only drew their opening Afcon game against Mozambique thanks to Salah netting a 97th-minute penalty, while he also registered an unorthodox assist in the 2-2 draw.
He had been at his magnificent best for Liverpool before joining his country for the AfCon.
Salah had scored 18 goals and provided nine assists in 27 games.
Liverpool now leads the Premier League, two points ahead of Manchester City and Aston Villa.
And their growth between this season and previous has been noticeable, making them the division’s joint-most improved team.
Jurgen Klopp’s side hosts Bournemouth on Sunday, seeking to extend their advantage at the top.