Salah and Co land in Russia for FIFA World Cup

Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah has arrived at Russia along with the team for the FIFA World Cup 2018 starting from June 14.

Liverpool's star striker, who is recovering from a shoulder injury that saw him crash out of the Champions League final, strolled around the Cairo pitch talking to colleagues and supporters. However, he did not take part in the team´s late last night practice before heading to Russia.

Horns blasted, snack-sellers hollered and chants of 'Come Salah, Come Salah!' rang through the capital's stadium, crowded by thousands of fans keen to encourage their team ahead of their first World Cup appearance since 1990.

The 25-year-old, who hit a stunning 44 goals for Liverpool last season following his move from Roma, is the linchpin of Egyptian hopes in Russia.

He has been picked for the World Cup squad despite having been forced out of the Liverpool's 3-1 Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid in tears clutching his left shoulder.

"He will participate, God willing, he must," said Seif Ibrahim, a 24-year-old salesman wearing Salah´s Egypt jersey. Fans screamed in delight when Salah's name was read out over the loudspeaker, while those able to get to the pitch took selfies with their hero.