Salah ruled out of Rome derby with ankle problem

Milan - Roma forward Mohamed Salah has been ruled out of Sunday's city derby with Lazio after suffering an injury to ligaments in his right ankle, the Serie A club announced.

Egypt midfielder Salah, who hit his first league hat-trick for Roma last month, suffered the setback in a training ground clash with teammate Thomas Vermaelen on Thursday.

A statement by Roma said: "Mohamed Salah underwent tests on Thursday that revealed damage to the exterior ligaments on his right ankle, also affecting the front and lateral muscles and tendons.

"On Friday the player will have further tests to determine the proper treatment plan and expected recovery time."

Salah, who has scored eight league goals in 14 games, is scheduled to play for Egypt at the next African Cup of Nations, to be held in January.