Mohamed Salah has been named on the bench by Egypt boss Hector Cuper for the Pharaohs’ opening World Cup clash against Uruguay on Friday (16:00 kick-off).

The iconic Liverpool forward has recovered from the shoulder injury he sustained during last month’s Champions League final against Real Madrid.

However, Egypt did not want to take any unnecessary risks with his fitness from the start for the Group A clash at the Ekaterinburg Arena in Yekaterinburg.

Friday does not only mark Salah’s eagerly-awaited and potential comeback to the pitch, it is also his birthday – with the Kop star turning 26.

Earlier in the day, he wished Eid Mubarak to his legion of followers on social media.