Unexpected Twist: Mo Salah’s Shoulder Injury Sparks Liverpool’s Andy Robertson Recovery Optimism

In a twist of fate, Andy Robertson, the Scotland captain, suffered a suspected shoulder injury during a recent match against Spain, leaving Liverpool fans concerned about his availability. Scotland’s quest for Euro 2024 qualification took a hit as they were defeated 2-0, with goals from Alvaro Morata and Oihan Sancet, after Scott McTominay’s stunning free-kick was controversially disallowed.

Following the game, Scotland’s manager, Steve Clarke, commented on Robertson’s injury, stating, “We’ll have a look, and he’ll go back to his club now. We’ll see how it is and how it settles down. Hopefully, he’s good for his club as soon as possible and ready to help us in November.”

This setback has left Liverpool anxiously awaiting news on the severity of Robertson’s injury. However, there is a glimmer of hope in the form of Mohamed Salah’s past experience.

Salah, the Egyptian superstar, faced a similar ordeal in the 2018 Champions League final when he was forced to leave the pitch in tears due to a suspected dislocated shoulder after a collision with Real Madrid. Typically, the National Health Service (NHS) notes that a dislocated shoulder requires about 12-16 weeks to fully heal. However, the Egyptian Football Association later clarified that Salah had suffered “a sprain on the shoulder ligaments.”

In a remarkable turn of events, Salah recovered in time to feature for Egypt in the 2018 World Cup, which commenced just 18 days after the traumatic Champions League final in Kyiv.

While Liverpool is in a state of suspense regarding the extent of Robertson’s injury, they can only hope that his situation mirrors Salah’s, potentially paving the way for a quicker return to action than initially anticipated. With the international break looming, Liverpool is set to clash with their local rivals, Everton, in the first Merseyside Derby of the season.