Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool fans hold their breath with Mohamed Salah injury a potentially defining moment in title race

Mohamed Salah went off injured at the Africa Cup of Nations in what could be a pivotal moment in this season's Premier League title race.

The Reds star went down injured during Egypt's 2-2 draw against Ghana on Thursday night.

The Pharaohs' star man came off with the game goalless but to add insult to injury Ghana took the lead through Mohammed Kudus' goal.

The record AFCON winners equalised through Omar Marmoush after the break before the Black Stars retook the lead with Kudus' second.

However, the game was level again when Mostafa Mohamed equalised in what was a crazy five-minute period.

The draw means Egypt must to beat Cape Verde on Monday to be sure of a place in the knockout stage of the competition, although a draw may prove to be enough.

Being without Salah will make their bid for an eighth AFCON triumph, the first of his career, a whole lot more difficult and if the absence is lengthy then it could have an impact on the Premier League title race.

Salah looked emotional as he left the pitch but no diagnosis has been carried out.

It's a suspected hamstring strain, which are unpredictable, although the extent or even a diagnosis of the injury hasn't been disclosed.

Liverpool will be hoping that the problem is minor with manager Jurgen Klopp reliant on the forward this season.

In 20 Premier League appearances, the ex-Roma star has scored 14 and assisted eight.

The Reds are currently at the top of the table but will need their main man to be fit to keep Manchester City at bay.

Liverpool fans will wait for Jurgen Klopp's press conference on Friday with baited breath.