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Jurgen Klopp has said that Mohamed Salah is now a major doubt for this summer’s World Cup after suffering a shoulder injury during the Champions League final defeat against Real Madrid .
The Egyptian superstar, a key pillar of Liverpool’s run to Kiev, was the subject of a rough challenge from Sergio Ramos and stayed down for some time before walking off with the club physios. Salah later returned to the field after receiving treatment but was unable to continue.
The player was taken immediately to hospital for an x-ray to confirm the extent of his injury.
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Mohamed Salah injured in Champions League final
Mohamed Salah injured in Champions League final
Mohamed Salah injured in Champions League final
Mohamed Salah injured in Champions League final
Mohamed Salah injured in Champions League final
Mohamed Salah injured in Champions League final
Mohamed Salah injured in Champions League final
Mohamed Salah injured in Champions League final
Mohamed Salah injured in Champions League final
Mohamed Salah injured in Champions League final
Mohamed Salah injured in Champions League final
When asked after the final whistle if Salah’s place in the World Cup, which starts in Russia next month, is in question, Klopp said: “Yeah it is. Unbelievable.
“There’s something with the shoulder obviously. He’s at the hospital having an X-ray. It’s either the collarbone or the shoulder.
“It’s a serious injury, a really serious injury.”
The Egyptian FA took a more optimistic view on Salah’s injury, saying that his chances of making the World Cup were high while confirming that the winger had suffered a sprain to his shoulder ligaments.
Of last night’s result, Klopp said: “The boys tried everything and it wasn’t the best script for us tonight.
“Everything was great until tonight. We had a proper chance tonight and we didn’t take it. That was it.”
As for Loris Karius, who was inconsolable at the final whistle following his two mistakes, Klopp was almost speechless.
“What can I say? Loris knows it, everyone knows it. That’s it.
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Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final The opening ceremony to the final
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Dua Lipa during her performance before kick-off
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Andriy Shevchenko unveils the Champions League trophy
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Dua Lipa during her performance before kick-off
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final The two teams line up ahead of kick-off
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final An injured Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looks on from the sidelines
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Liverpool's starting XI
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Real Madrid's starting XI
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Liverpool fans get into the swing of things
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Trent Alexander-Arnold is put under pressure from Marcelo
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a chance
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Karim Benzema celebrates his goal before it was disallowed for offside
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Mohamed Salah leaves the pitch in tears due to injury
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Dani Carvajal leaves the pitch in tears due to injury
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Keylor Navas tangles with Liverpool's forward men
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Georginio Wijnaldum attempts to bring the ball under control
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Isco gets away from Trent Alexander-Arnold
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Marcelo clashes with Dejan Lovren
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Roberto Firmino attempts to shield the ball
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Karim Benzema pounced as Loris Karius released the ball to put Real ahead
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Karim Benzema celebrates his goal
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Sadio Mane drew Liverpool level from close quarters
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Sadio Mane celebrates his equaliser
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Luka Modric winds up for a shot on goal
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Gareth Bale scored one of the greatest goals in a European final to put Real back in front
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Gareth Bale celebrates his stunning volley
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final A second Loris Karius mistake handed Real their third goal of the evening
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Real Madrid celebrate their third goal
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final A fan who ran onto the pitch is tackled by staff as Ronaldo takes a shot on goal
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Liverpool's players look on after defeat
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Loris Karius asks for forgiveness from Liverpool's fans after the final whistle
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Jordan Henderson reacts after defeat
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Gareth Bale celebrates victory after the final whistle
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“It’s a shame it was in a game like this, after a season like this. I really feel for him, a fantastic boy.
“The second one is because of the first one. It’s really difficult to get rid of bad thoughts you have in your mind.
“It was not the best script for us tonight.”
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