At a press conference this Sunday to discuss, among other things, his injury, Egypt captain Mohamed Salah did not reassure about his health. He even quickly brushed aside this subject to focus on the team and his pleasure being with them despite his persistent injury.

Expected to return from the round of 16 a few days ago, the top scorer in Egypt’s history should ultimately be, as RMC Sport predicts, absent until the semi-finals according to those close to him, while the The Egyptian federation is hoping for a return from the Liverpool winger in the quarter-finals. Still in control of its destiny, the Pharaohs team will face the surprising first of group B, Cape Verde, on Monday, defeating Ghana (2-1) then Mozambique (3-0).