Mohamed Salah 'confident' of being fit for World Cup

Mohamed Salah is "confident" of being fit for the World Cup suffering a shoulder injury in the Champions League final.

The Egypt international was withdraw just half an hour into the clash at Kiev after following a tussle with Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos, initially attempting to continue before leaving the pitch in tears minutes later.

Salah sustained the injury after Ramos kept hold of his arm as they fell to the floor, with some critics suggesting the Spain defender should have been punished for the incident.

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It remains to be seen if the Egypt international will be able to feature in this summer's World Cup, but Salah boosted hopes with an update on Sunday.

"It was a very tough night, but I'm a fighter," he wrote on his official Twitter account.

"Despite the odds, I'm confident that I'll be in Russia to make you all proud.

"Your love and support will give me the strength I need."

The summer tournament in Russia kicks off on June 14, with Egypt in action the following day at 1300 BST against Uruguay.