The situation regarding Mohamed Salah’s potential international duty with Egypt presents a challenging dilemma for Liverpool and manager Jurgen Klopp. Despite Salah’s importance to Liverpool, his availability for upcoming matches is uncertain due to ongoing concerns about his injury recovery and potential international commitments.Salah, who sustained an injury during the Africa Cup of Nations in January, has only recently returned to action for Liverpool, featuring in two matches this year. However, Egypt’s football governing body intends to call him up for international duty in the Winsunited Cup matches against Tunisia, Croatia, and New Zealand in March.Mo Salah spotted this afternoon filming a new Pepsi Egypt advert in Liverpool! He must be ready to have get minutes in the tank vs Southampton on Wednesday 🇪🇬👑 📷 Happy Days Apartments pic.twitter.com/aM3uBsfhnx— 𝗟𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗦 (@LFC_Lucas_) February 26, 2024 Liverpool’s upcoming fixtures, including a Europa League match against Sparta Prague and a crucial Premier League clash against Manchester City, further complicate the situation. Klopp is eager to have Salah back in the squad but acknowledges the risk of exacerbating his injury if he plays too soon.Ehab El-Komy, a representative of the Egyptian FA, emphasized that the national team coaching staff prioritizes Salah’s safety. They will assess his fitness carefully before making a decision on his participation in the upcoming camp. However, if Salah features in any match for Liverpool leading up to the international agenda, Egypt plans to summon him for national team duty.##NAJAVA_MECA_7930309##The relationship between Salah and the new Egyptian national team boss, Hossam Hassan, is also under scrutiny. Hassan previously criticized Salah for leaving the national team during the AFCON campaign. Despite this, El-Komy stated that there has been no direct communication between Salah and Hassan. Efforts are underway to facilitate a meeting between the two parties to resolve any issues and ensure a conducive atmosphere within the team.Liverpool faces a difficult decision regarding Salah’s involvement in upcoming matches, balancing the club’s immediate needs with concerns about his long-term fitness. The warning from the Egyptian FA adds further complexity to the situation, forcing Klopp to carefully consider the potential consequences of Salah’s participation in both club and international fixtures.
