Mohamed Salah's World Cup in doubt after suffering 'serious injury' in Champions League final

Mohamed Salah's World Cup participation is in doubt after suffering a shoulder injury in the 3-1 defeaMadridt to Real Madrid

Mohamed Salah's World Cup is in major doubt after the tearful Egyptian was forced-off with a "serious injury" in Liverpool's Champions League final defeat.

The forward left the field in shock on 30 minutes after landing awkwardly under the challenge of Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos and appearing to hurt his shoulder.

Salah's injury was described as "really serious" said  Jurgen Klopp

"It's a really serious injury, which is even worse. And the shock of the boys was obvious," a beleaguered Klopp said at full-time.

Salah, who scored 44 goals in all competitions for Liverpool this season, left the field in tears in the 31st minute after falling heavily under a challenge by Real captain Sergio Ramos.

Real Madrid celebrate with the Champions League trophy after their 3-1 win over Liverpool

"Of course it was a big moment in the game. I know if you say something like that after a game and you lost, it sounds like you are a bit of a bad loser.

"But, for me, it was a harsh challenge - the arm was there. It was like wrestling a bit. And then Mo was a little bit unlucky falling on his shoulder.

"I think he is in the hospital for an X-ray. It's either the collarbone or the shoulder itself. But it's really not good."

Salah’s performances at Liverpool, following his pre-season move from AS Roma, have made him the club’s number one performer and a national hero in his homeland.

Egypt will play in the World Cup for the first time since 1990 and face hosts Russia, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia in Group A

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