Liverpool and Egypt forward, Mohamed Salah, was forced off the field during Thursday's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash against Ghana due to an apparent left hamstring injury. The worrying scene occurred in first-half stoppage time, raising concerns for both club and country.

Salah, who has been an instrumental player for both Liverpool and Egypt, limped off the field and was subsequently replaced by Mostafa Fathi. Ghana capitalised on his absence, with Mohammed Kudus quickly scoring to give the Black Stars a 1-0 lead heading into halftime. However, Egypt managed to stage a comeback, securing a 2-2 draw to claim a valuable point.

The extent of Salah's injury remains uncertain, as confirmed by Egypt manager Rui Vitória in a post-match press conference. Vitória expressed hope that it is not a significant problem, emphasizing that it does not appear to be dangerous. However, further evaluation will be required to determine the severity of the injury.

Salah's absence would be a significant blow to Egypt, who heavily rely on his goal-scoring prowess. The 31-year-old forward showcased his importance in Egypt's AFCON opener, salvaging a draw with a stoppage-time penalty against Mozambique. Losing him for any period of time could pose a major challenge for Egypt's AFCON campaign.

Furthermore, Liverpool would also be impacted by Salah's potential injury, jeopardizing their title charge in the Premier League. Salah currently shares the lead for the league's top goalscorer, having netted 14 goals this season. Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp had previously expressed his concerns and hoped for Salah's return from the tournament unharmed.

Egypt, a seven-time winner of AFCON, is eager to reclaim the title, with their last triumph occurring in 2010. In the previous edition of the tournament in 2022, Egypt finished as runners-up, losing to Senegal in the final via a penalty shootout.

Salah's injury situation will undoubtedly be closely monitored by Egyptian and Liverpool fans alike, as they anxiously await further updates regarding his recovery and availability for future matches.