The Liverpool forward is nursing his way back from an untimely shoulder injury, but he is expected to play some part in Russia this summer
Egypt coach Hector Cuper is optimistic Mohamed Salah will be fit for the World Cup, but accepted his team struggled without their "weapon" against Colombia.
With Salah sidelined due to a shoulder injury, Egypt played out a 0-0 draw against Colombia in Bergamo on Friday.
The Liverpool star suffered the injury during his team's Champions League final loss to Real Madrid May 26, sparking fears he could miss Russia 2018.