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Mohamed Salah 'pushed to be left out of squad' as Liverpool vs Egypt debate continues

Mohamed Salah has only been fit enough to feature on the bench in his last three Liverpool games, with the attacker being left out of Egypt's squad for the March internationals

Mohamed Salah pushed Egypt to leave him out of their squad for the March internationals

Egypt face New Zealand in Abu Dhabi in two weeks, with a further game against either Tunisia or Croatia also planned. The break comes two months after their disappointing performance in the Africa Cup of Nations.

The Pharaohs were knocked out at the last 16 stage by DR Congo, with Salah having been injured in their opening group game. The attacker flew back to Liverpool for treatment on the injury, in the hope he may be able to return if Egypt made the final.

Obviously that did not happen and Salah has only been fit enough to feature from the bench in his last three appearances for Liverpool. With his injury issues continuing, Egypt opted to leave him out of their squad for March's internationals.

According to the Daily Mail, that was a decision that Salah played a key role in, with the attacker described as being 'highly influential'. The Liverpool star is reported to have pleaded with his nation to put his long-term fitness ahead of their immediate needs.

That was a plea they ultimately listened too, despite Salah's frosty relationship with new boss Hossam Hassan. Hassan had been highly critical of Salah's decision to return to Liverpool for treatment, before taking over as manager from Rui Vitoria.

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Mohamed Salah 'pushed to be left out of squad' as Liverpool vs Egypt debate continues
Mohamed Salah has only been fit enough to feature on the bench in his last three Liverpool games, with the attacker being left out of Egypt's squad for the March internationals

Mohamed Salah pushed Egypt to leave him out of their squad for the March internationals

Egypt face New Zealand in Abu Dhabi in two weeks, with a further game against either Tunisia or Croatia also planned. The break comes two months after their disappointing performance in the Africa Cup of Nations.

The Pharaohs were knocked out at the last 16 stage by DR Congo, with Salah having been injured in their opening group game. The attacker flew back to Liverpool for treatment on the injury, in the hope he may be able to return if Egypt made the final.

Obviously that did not happen and Salah has only been fit enough to feature from the bench in his last three appearances for Liverpool. With his injury issues continuing, Egypt opted to leave him out of their squad for March's internationals.

According to the Daily Mail, that was a decision that Salah played a key role in, with the attacker described as being 'highly influential'. The Liverpool star is reported to have pleaded with his nation to put his long-term fitness ahead of their immediate needs.

That was a plea they ultimately listened too, despite Salah's frosty relationship with new boss Hossam Hassan. Hassan had been highly critical of Salah's decision to return to Liverpool for treatment, before taking over as manager from Rui Vitoria.