Unfounded claims: Mohamed Salah’s toe injury debunked

Rumors surrounding Mohamed Salah’s supposed broken toe have been debunked, revealing a different story than what was initially reported. Recently, speculation arose regarding the Liverpool forward’s fitness after Ashraf Sobhi, Egypt’s minister of youth and sports, suggested that Salah had been playing with a severe toe problem during international duty in June.

According to Sobhi, Salah had participated in the last match against Guinea while nursing a broken toe, cutting his shoe off to defy Liverpool’s refusal to let him play. This statement led fans to notice that Salah had been making incisions in his boots since April, leading to widespread speculation that he had been enduring a broken toe throughout the final eight games of the season.

However, reliable sources have clarified the situation. This Is Anfield has revealed that the 31-year-old forward had actually suffered from a minor toe issue rather than a break. The incisions in his boots have been compared to those made by fast bowlers in cricket to relieve pressure on the feet.

Upon Salah’s return for pre-season training next week, his injury will be reassessed, with hopes that any discomfort will have subsided during the summer break. Despite the toe issue, Salah actively participated in the final months of the season, indicating that he is not expected to miss any future matches due to this problem.

Salah, known as Liverpool’s No.11, has set his sights on surpassing 20 goals in a season for the sixth consecutive year since joining the club in 2017. With the recent clarification about his toe injury, fans can rest assured that Salah’s determination and performance will not be hindered by false claims.