Liverpool handed Mohamed Salah boost as official statement released after shock defeat

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Egypt have confirmed that Liverpool star Mohamed Salah will be rested for their friendly clash with Cape Verde on MondayMohamed Salah will sit out Egypt’s clash with Cape Verde on Monday after the Pharaohs confirmed his absence in an official statement. But Liverpool need not be concerned, with the forward just being rested for their second fixture of the November international break.Egypt have been competing in the Al Ain International Cup this month in the United Arab Emirates, in a four-team friendly tournament against Iran, Uzbekistan and Cape Verde.They faced Uzbekistan in the semi-finals on Friday, with Salah completing the full 90 minutes.

However, Egypt fell to a surprise 2-0 defeat and missed out on a place in the final against Iran as a result.READ MORE: Alexander Isak makes 'frustrating' admission as Liverpool striker offers new injury updateREAD MORE: I know how Giorgi Mamardashvili feels at Liverpool because the same thing happened to meWith the Pharaohs instead in action against Cape Verde in a third-place play-off on Monday, they have taken the decision to rest Salah.His absence was confirmed in an official statement released by the Egypt Football Association on Saturday night.It read: “The Egyptian national football team, led by Hossam Hassan, held its training session in Al Ain in preparation for a friendly match against Cape Verde at 6pm on Monday - Cairo time - at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain, UAE.“The absence of the duo Ahmed Sayed Zizo and Hamdi Fathi from the Cape Verde match due to injury was also confirmed, and Salah Mohsen underwent recovery training, in addition to giving Mohamed Salah a rest, and his non-participation in the Cape Verde friendly.“Tarek Abou El-Enein and Mohamed Abou Hussein, members of the board of directors of the Football Association, attended the training session of the Egyptian national team.”Liverpool knocks 50% off kits and merchThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreVarious PricesKitbagShop the sale hereKitbag has slashed the price of Liverpool kits and merch with up to 50% off select items.With Salah not set to feature against Cape Verde, the 33-year-old will be well-rested ahead of Liverpool’s return to action following the November international break against Nottingham Forest on Saturday 22 November.However, the forward’s international exploits for the calendar year are not over yet with Salah set to captain Egypt at next month’s Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco - set to get underway on December 21.The Pharaohs have been drawn in Group B alongside South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe, with Liverpool set to be without the forward for at least three matches as a result.But should Egypt progress all the way to the final, taking place in Rabat on January 18, he would be likely to miss as many as eight Reds games - including trips to both Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal.Salah has not been at his best for Liverpool this season, with his performances the subject of increasing scrutiny as a result.While he won both the Premier League Golden Boot and Playmaker awards last year, and cleaned up the individual accolades after firing the Reds to Premier League glory, he has been limited to five goals and three assists from 16 appearances so far this term.