Salah offers injury update ahead of Egypt's clash with Cape Verde

Mohamed Salah does not want his injury scare to threaten Egypt's chances of glory at the Africa Cup of Nations.

The Liverpool forward has been ruled out of the Pharaohs' final group game against Cape Verde and will also miss their last-16 fixture should the seven-time champions book their spot in the knockout stage.

Speaking ahead of tomorrow's clash in Abidjan, the Egypt skipper told reporters: "There will be a joint statement between the national team and Liverpool regarding the injury today or tomorrow at the latest.

"My injury is still there but the most important thing now is to speak about the game.

"Our primary goal is to secure qualification for the next round, with skilled players, a good coach and a clear vision.

"We're fully committed to giving our best in the tournament and we just need to fight and see what will happen."

Garlanded with medals at club level, the Premier League and Champions League winner has yet to be crowned continental champion with his country.

The North African side came up short in the final against Cameroon in 2017 and on penalties to Senegal in the 2021 showpiece.

Salah, 31, added an Africa Cup of Nations triumph remains the major target of his professional career.

He said: "I have won everything possible but not this one yet. It will happen somehow, that is what I believe and whatever I believe, I achieve, so sooner or later it will happen.

"Everybody knows what it means to any player to win an Africa Cup of Nations. We were unlucky at the last one and also in Gabon. The players are very motivated to win the tournament. We all want to win it."