Liverpool have made a unique appeal to the Egyptian Football Association, urging them to consider excluding Mohamed Salah from the upcoming March internationals.
The plea comes amid concerns about the player aggravating his current hamstring injury further.
Since the start of the year, Salah has only played 35 minutes for the Premier League leaders. His limited playing time can be attributed to his participation in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations duty with Ivory Coast.
Unfortunately, during a 2-2 draw with Ghana in mid-January, Salah experienced a muscle issue, further complicating his fitness.
Liverpool took proactive measures to oversee the rehabilitation of their leading goal scorer, who has netted 19 goals this season.
The club facilitated his recovery at the AXA Training Centre, demonstrating a commitment to ensuring Salah’s well-being and swift return to peak fitness.
Following the Pharaohs’ inability to replicate their 2022 final appearance, the 31-year-old made his return for Liverpool in a noteworthy 4-1 victory against Brentford a fortnight ago.
Despite contributing with a goal, the joy was short-lived as he experienced a recurrence of his muscle issue during what turned out to be a physically demanding match.
Liverpool faced a challenging day, losing a total of four players to injuries. The rigorous nature of the game underscored the importance of carefully managing the team’s fitness and injury concerns moving forward.
An Egyptian FA statement reads: “We have already received a letter from Liverpool to exempt Mohamed Salah from the upcoming camp due to his injury. We sent the name of Mohamed Salah among the professional players that we are requesting to include in the next camp a few days ago.
“It is our right to include any professional player as long as it is at the time of the international agenda, and the issue of whether or not to include him is in the hands of the national team’s technical staff, led by captain Hossam Hassan.
“It is still too early to decide the matter, and if Mohamed Salah plays any match in the time before the start of the camp, we will adhere to his inclusion, and he will be examined and his readiness determined by the medical staff of the Egyptian national team.”
Liverpool are hopeful Salah will be fit for the huge top-of-the-table clash with Manchester City next week.
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