Mohamed Salah has pulled out of the Egypt squad early this month, with the ahead now set to return to Liverpool as he skips the conflict with Mauritania.
Salah was provided the chance to overlook Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Mauritania resulting from issues over harm enjoying on a synthetic pitch.
Egypt supervisor Hossam Hassan defined after Friday’s 2-0 win over the identical opponents that he would grant an early exit for any participant, additionally citing plenty of “violent tackles” by Mauritania gamers.
It has now been confirmed that Salah won’t make the journey to Stade Cheikha Ould Boidiya and can as an alternative report again to the AXA Coaching Centre subsequent week.
A press release from the Egyptian FA reads: “The technical workers of Egypt’s senior soccer staff led by supervisor Hossam Hassan held a gathering with Mohamed Salah, the captain of the Pharaohs.
“It was agreed in the course of the assembly to relaxation the participant from the upcoming match.”
This comes after Virgil van Dijk left the Netherlands camp on Saturday following his crimson card in opposition to Hungary the evening earlier than.
Each Salah and Van Dijk may now be a part of Arne Slot‘s first classes again within the buildup to Liverpool’s conflict with Chelsea within the Premier League on Sunday.
That comes as a significant enhance for the membership, whereas Hassan has accepted Salah’s want to keep away from any harm in disagreeable situations in Mauritania.
“If any participant asks to not play the subsequent match, which shall be on a synthetic turf pitch, I’ll agree,” Hassan advised reporters after Friday’s win.
“The Mauritanian nationwide staff performs arduous and with violent tackles as nicely.
“If Salah asks me to not play the subsequent match, I’ll agree due to the issue of the pitch and as a way to protect him.”
Liverpool are already with out Alisson (hamstring) for the go to of Chelsea subsequent Sunday, whereas Alexis Mac Allister (groin), Federico Chiesa (muscle) and Harvey Elliott (foot) are doubts.
Curtis Jones has additionally pulled out of England obligation forward of their UEFA Nations League conflict with Finland, although this isn’t resulting from harm.
