Mohamed Salah will return to Liverpool after being unexpectedly released from international duty with Egypt.The Reds’ star was given a chance to miss the reverse fixture against Mauritania on Tuesday in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier due to concerns about playing on their artificial pitch.🚨🚨| GOAL: MO SALAH DOUBLES THE LEAD!!!Egypt 2-0 Mauritania pic.twitter.com/jN0k4BbVNM— Transfer Sector (@TransferSector) October 11, 2024 A statement from the Egyptian FA read: “The technical staff of Egypt’s senior football team led by manager Hossam Hassan held a meeting with Mohamed Salah, the captain of the Pharaohs. It was agreed during the meeting to rest the player from the upcoming match.”Hassan also told reporters after Friday’s 2-0 win – in which Salah scored his team’s second goal – that any player concerned about the threat of injury could miss the return game in north-west Africa. As well as the state of the pitch, Hassan also cited “hard and violent tackles” of their opponents.Interestingly, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has also been released from the Netherlands squad following his red card in a 1-1 draw with Hungary in the UEFA Nations League.No red-carded VVD, no problem! Dumfries’ late heroics save OranjeThe impeccable duo will be available for Arne Slot ahead of Liverpool’s derby against Chelsea next Sunday.##NAJAVA_MECA_8410754##
