His dream summer has become a nightmare - but Egypt's loss could be Jurgen Klopp's gain next season
It wasn’t supposed to end like this.
After the most remarkable of club campaigns, the World Cup for Mohamed Salah was supposed to be about enjoyment. Enjoyment and excitement.
He’d waited for this, and so had his country. Egypt’s first appearance on the big stage since 1990 was a big deal, and Salah was to be its poster boy. His penalty brought them to Russia, his presence in Hector Cuper’s squad gave them hope. It was his chance, his stage, his time.