Mohamed Salah left out of Egypt squad as statement released on Liverpool star
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Liverpool star Mohamed Salah will not feature for Egypt in their clash with Cape Verde. (Image: Getty Images)Mohamed Salah has been left out of Egypt's squad for their upcoming clash against Cape Verde on Monday, the national team have confirmed, but Liverpool supporters need not worry about their talisman.
The Pharaohs have been taking part in the Al Ain International Cup this month in the United Arab Emirates, competing in a four-nation friendly tournament alongside Iran, Uzbekistan and Cape Verde.Egypt faced Uzbekistan in Friday's semi-final, with Salah playing the entire match. With Egypt now due to face Cape Verde in Monday's third-place play-off, manager Hossam Hassan has opted to give Salah a breather.The Egypt Football Association released an official statement confirming his absence.The statement 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." Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.
Read our Privacy PolicyLiverpool and Egypt star Mohamed Salah won't feature against Cape Verde. (Image: Getty Images)With Salah unavailable for the Cape Verde fixture, the 33-year-old will have ample rest before Liverpool resume their campaign following the November international break, facing Nottingham Forest on Saturday.Nevertheless, the forwrd's international commitments for this calendar year remain ongoing, as Salah is scheduled to lead Egypt at next month's Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco, commencing on December 21.The Pharaohs find themselves in Group B alongside South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe, meaning Liverpool will be without their talisman for a minimum of three fixtures.Should Egypt reach the final in Rabat on January 18, he could potentially miss up to eight Reds matches, including crucial away fixtures at both Tottenham and Arsenal.Salah's form for Liverpool this campaign has fallen below his usual standards, with his displays coming under growing examination.Despite claiming both the Premier League Golden Boot and Playmaker honours last season, whilst sweeping the individual prizes following his role in Liverpool's title triumph, he has managed just five goals and three assists across 16 appearances this term.