Egypt have confirmed that Mohamed Salah will sit out his side's upcoming clash with Ethiopa after being diagnosed with a muscle injury which Liverpool wanted to test for sooner.
Salah played 90 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 win over Guinea, captaining Egypt as they begin their quest to qualify for next year's Africa Cup of Nations, despite concerns from Liverpool that he was not fit to play.
"Salah was suffering from an injury and played through it," manager Ehab Galal said after the game. "He rejected Liverpool’s request for an X-ray before the game and will now undergo it."
Those tests have since highlighted the muscle issue that Liverpool suspected was present.
A statement from the Egyptian FA read: “The technical staff of the Egyptian national football team, led by manager Ehab Galal, have decided to rest Mohamed Salah for the Ethiopia match scheduled for June 9 of this month after he underwent scans that proved the presence of a slight strain.”
This situation will only provide Liverpool with another headache as they look to figure out what the future holds for Salah.
This situation will only provide Liverpool with another headache as they look to figure out what the future holds for Salah.
