Liverpool star forward Mohamed Salah was in tears as he left the Champions League final against Real Madrid after 30 minutes with a shoulder injury and the score at 0-0.
The Egyptian, who had been expected to play a major role in the final, was in obvious pain and covered his face with his hands before pointing to his left shoulder.
Salah was hurt when he tangled with Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos and was treated, but collapsed to the ground again four minutes later.
Veteran defender Ramos had grabbed Salah chasing the ball and held on to his right arm. In their twisting fall, the Egypt forward landed heavily on his left shoulder. Ramos was not shown a yellow card.
The final had been hyped as a duel between Salah and Real’s Cristiano Ronaldo, who patted the Egyptian on the head as he walked off the field.
Salah scored 10 goals in the Champions League this season, but the closest he went in the final was a blocked shot before his early exit. He also hit a corner which Virgil van Dijk headed wide.
Salah was replaced by Adam Lallana, who had only recently returned from a hamstring injury.
