Prepare the applause.

Mohamed Salah was ruled out from playing the opening match of Egypt in Russia 2018 against Uruguay a few weeks ago due to the shoulder injury he sustained in the final of the Champions League. However, the story seems to have taken a complete turn.

"I have hopes of being able to make it to the first match, but it will depend on how I feel that day, how well I am and how I wake up," said the attacker of the African country, who has already resumed training with his national team.

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Since Salah's injury (May 26th), the Egyptian National Team played a couple of friendlies and was unable to win either of them (0-0 draw with Colombia and 3-0 loss to Belgium), so his return could be vital for the Egyptian coach.

Against all odds and against what the African doctor said, the Liverpool forward seems confident in making it to his country's first match, who are in Group A with Russia, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia.

The Egyptian National Team will debut in Russia 2018 this Friday against Uruguay at 7:00 a.m. (Peruvian time) and Mohamed Salah's presence seems to be a question mark until hours before the match.