Injured Liverpool star Mohamed Salah received support from Egypt president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

Egypt president El-Sisi confirmed he contacted Salah to wish the Liverpool star a speedy recovery.

The 25-year-old suffered a shoulder injury during his side’s 3-1 loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League final on Saturday.

There were initial fears Salah would miss the World Cup, but the Egypt international is confident he will be fit for the tournament – where Egypt face the hosts, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in Group A.

‘I have contacted the good son of Egypt and my son, Mohamed Salah, to reassure him after his injury,’ he wrote on Twitter.

‘As I expected, I found him a hero who is stronger than the injury and is excited to continue the path of tournament and excellence.’

He added: ‘I told him he became an Egyptian icon, sending an honour and pride.

‘I pray for Allah, like a father to his son, for him to be well soon.’

Egypt begin their World Cup campaign against Uruguay on 15 June.