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[caption id="attachment_66216" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Salah probably to play in the 2018 FIFA World Cup[/caption] XtraTime Web Desk: Mo Salah fans have something to cheer about, as the latest medical report suggests that the Liverpool spearhead might play in Russia. Egypt manager Hector Cuper remains 'optimistic' that star man Mohamed Salah will be fit and firing in time for the World Cup in Russia. The Liverpool ace's tournament looked in real doubt after a shoulder injury forced him off after 30 minutes in the Champions League final recently. But Cuper, speaking after Egypt's 0-0 friendly draw with Colombia on Friday, insists medical reports look positive and Salah is edging closer to a return. We are optimistic, and every medical report says he will make it,' he said. 'But we still have to prepare for any situation that could happen before we start. 'Salah is not easy to replace, no doubt about that. He is a weapon for us, especially on the counter-attack, making use of his speed and his quality.' In his absence, Cuper's side struggled to break down a resilient Colombia side led by James Rodriguez and Radamel Falcao. Salah provides Egypt with a superstar that can help them beat anybody on the world stage and Cuper accepted his side are not the same without him.