MO SALAH was given a hero's send-off by jubilant Egypt fans as he trained for the first time since his injury - and then boarded the plane to Russia. The Liverpool striker was pictured alongside his Egypt team-mates in the plane as they set off for Grozny, where the Pharaohs will be based throughout the tournament. 13 Mo Salah pictured with the Egypt squad on the plane to Russia 13 Mo Salah shares a laugh with goalkeeper Essam el-Hadary during the final practice training session at Cairo international stadium Credit: AFP or licensors Salah was one of the first players off the plan in Grozny airport as the Egypt squad landed in Russia. He earlier trained alongside the rest of manager Hector Cuper's squad in front of devoted fans at Cairo's national stadium. The 25-year-old posed for selfies and grinned alongside the national team's mascot. Salah then proved his fitness for the World Cup as boarded the flight to Russia, for Egypt's first World Cup appearance in 28 years. His World Cup chances were left in doubt when he left last month's Champions League final in tears after sustaining a suspected dislocated shoulder injury when he was grabbed by Sergio Ramos. 13 Mo Salah after landing in Russia with the Egypt squad Credit: AFP or licensors 13 Officials greet Mo Salah and the Eyptians at Grozny Airport in Russian's Chechen Republic Credit: Getty - Contributor 13 Mo Salah poses for selfies with fans during training in Cairo Credit: AFP or licensors 13 Fans were delighted to see Mo Salah back in training after his shoulder scare Credit: AFP or licensors 13 Egpytian fan in a Mo Salah T-shirt tries to climb the fence inside the stadium Credit: MOHAMED ABD EL GHANY Last week Salah said Ramos may have deliberately injured him during the Champions League final. Spain skipper Ramos has been accused of making sure the Liverpool ace was crocked, which he denies. And asked if he believed the claims, Salah told Marca: "I do not know. Maybe. 13 Mo Salah is idolised in Egypt after firing the nation to the World Cup finals Credit: AFP or licensors 13 Photographers take selfies with national hero Mo Salah Credit: MOHAMED ABD EL GHANY 13 Mo Salah's World Cup was thrown into doubt after he was crocked in a challenge with Sergio Ramos Credit: AP:Associated Press "When I fell to the ground, I had a mixture of physical pain and a lot of worry, also anger and sadness for not being able to continue playing the Champions League final. "Moments later, I also thought about the possibility of losing the World Cup and that was a devastating thought. Roberto Firmino calls Sergio Ramos an idiot after Champions League final comments on Loris Karius 13 Liverpool and Egypt talisman Mo Salah dislocated his shoulder in the challenge Credit: AFP or licensors 13 Egypt fans hold up a Mo Salah poster during their friendly against Belgium Credit: AFP "I'm better now. I hope to play the first game against Uruguay, but that will depend on how I feel when the match is approaching." Salah was also quizzed on Ramos' suggestion that Salah could have played the rest of the game if he had a painkilling injection. The forward, who scored 32 league goals this season, added: "It is funny. "My comment is that it's always Ok when the one who made you cry first, then makes you laugh. "Maybe you could also tell me if I'm going to be ready for the World Cup?" 13 A huge Mo Salah mural has been painted in New York's Time Square Credit: EPA Ramos claimed he had spoken to Salah and said the forward was OK. But Salah insisted: "He sent me a message, but I never told him I was OK."<doc-sep>With his participation in the World Cup in Russia called into question after a shoulder injury, Egyptian superstar Mo Salah is working hard to be fit to help his team in the opening match against Uruguay on Friday. Footage by RT’s Ruplty video agency showed Salah training individually with a physical therapist at the stadium in the Chechen capital, Grozny, which the Egyptian national team chose to base its camp during the tournament. The workout of the 25-year-old striker included exercises with fit ball and rubber bands, as well as other activities. Salah, who scored 32 goals in 36 appearances for Liverpool and led his team to the Champions League final this season, is considered the main rival for Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the contest for the title of world’s best footballer. However, his World Cup dreams were nearly crushed after the Egyptian suffered a shoulder injury in that very final, following what many believe was dirty play by Real Madrid’s defender Sergio Ramos. READ MORE: Mo Salah is the best footballer and a perfect person – Kadyrov (VIDEO) Despite his physical problems, Salah has been included in Egypt’s lineup for the Mundial, but it’s currently unclear if he’ll be able to appear in his country’s opening march against Uruguay on June 15 or in the crucial second game against host Russia.<doc-sep>
Forward Mo Salah has landed in Russia with the Egypt national team ahead of the 2018 World Cup, where he and the squad were immediately treated to the traditional ‘lezginka’ dance by locals at the team’s base in Chechnya. The Pharaohs will be based at ‘The Local Hotel’ in Grozny, the capital city of the Chechen Republic, for the tournament and became acquainted with some of the local customs when welcomed by dancers. استقبال بعثة المنتخب الوطني لدى وصولها فندق لوكال مقر اقامة البعثة طوال فترة اقامتها بجروزني pic.twitter.com/ca9WuWCD2c — EFA.eg (@EFA) June 10, 2018 A man and woman in traditional Chechen dress performed the lezginka dance - a folk dance originating from the Lezgian people of the Caucasus region - as the players disembarked coaches outside the hotel. The dance is traditionally performed by a man, often with a sword, and imitating an eagle. The dancer falls to his knees, leaps up, and dances with steps and strong, sharp arm and body movements like the bird. Read more When the dance is performed in a pair, couples do not touch; the woman dances quietly as she regards the man’s display. Lezginka was also performed by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov when former football stars took part in a celebratory football match, which featured Brazilian legend and 2002 World Cup winner Ronaldinho. Focus ahead of the World Cup has firmly been fixed on star player Mo Salah, who suffered a shoulder injury during last month’s Champions League final. Initial reports suggested he would miss the World Cup entirely, however, further news suggested last season’s Premier League Player of the Year could be available for group matches at Russia. Salah recently expressed his certainty of being fit to face Uruguay on Friday in Ekaterinburg, having already promised to be fit for the game against hosts Russia on June 19 in St. Petersburg. Egypt then round off their Group A campaign against Saudi Arabia on June 25 in Volgograd.