Mohamed Salah is almost 100% fit for Uruguay tie: Cuper
Hector Cuper is optimistic the Egyptian talisman will be fit to start on Friday against Uruguay
Recommended articles
Salah, 25, has not played since injuring shoulder ligaments during Liverpool's Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid on 26 May.
"I can almost assure you 100% he will play, save unforeseen circumstances at the very last minute," said Cuper.
"He could become the top goalscorer here and one of the greatest players."
Cuper said Salah was "doing very well" and had recovered "very, very quickly".
He added: "We're trying to make him feel confident. The doctors are giving him the option to play or not, but I know Salah very well and I'm sure he's not afraid, he's not fearful."
Meanwhile, defender Ali Gabr should also be fit to play after bruising his face in training.
Hosts Russia opened the tournament with an emphatic 5-0 victory against Saudi Arabia in the first group A game of the tournament.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
Unblock notifications in browser settings.
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: news@pulselive.co.ke
Recommended articles
Kipchoge and Kipyegon snubbed at World Athlete of the Year awards
Man Utd's Glazer buys T20 franchise in new UAE league
England women rewrite record books in 20-0 thrashing of Latvia
Juve see off Salernitana, Atalanta close in on summit
Norwich deny 10-man Newcastle first win of the season
Juve see off Salernitana, Atalanta close in on summit
Leeds chief claims wealth redistribution rewards incompetence
Ex-Argentina, Colombia coach Pekerman handed Venezuela job