Liverpool could be set for a heated row with Egypt after it was confirmed that star man Mohamed Salah had been included in The Pharaohs’ preliminary squad for this summer’s Olympics.
It was confirmed by Egypt’s Under 23s coach on Sunday that Salah would be in the squad as one of the over-age players for the Tokyo Games, with each country allowed three such stars in their final squads.
But to make matters worse, Egypt have yet to talk to the reigning Premier League champions about the decision, which is likely to cause the Reds problems next season.
The 28-year-old forward would be absent for most of Liverpool’s pre-season and would also miss the start of the new Premier League campaign. Jurgen Klopp certainly wouldn’t be a happy man about Egypt’s move.
On Sunday, Egypt’s Under 23s coach Shawky Gharib said that a final decision would be made soon.
Speaking on Egyptian TV, as quoted by Ahram, he announced: ‘Egypt Under 23s team’s preliminary squad will be led by Mohamed Salah and Mohamed El-Shennawi alongside another goalkeeper.
‘Salah is currently one of the most important players in the world and it’s normal to call him for Egypt’s Olympic squad.
‘We will start the official talks with Liverpool after the international break next March.’
Credit: dailymail.co.uk
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