Liverpool star Mo Salah could miss start of next season as he’s named in Egypt squad for Tokyo Olympics
MO SALAH could anger Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp by deciding to play the Tokyo Olympics – and miss the start of next season.
The Liverpool striker has been named in Egypt’s 50-man provisional squad for the Olympic Games this summer.
A decision has to be taken by June whether Salah, 27, will be one of the three over-23 players in the slimmed-down squad.
Egypt officials say it is up to Salah whether he will play for his country in Japan – like he did at the London 2012 Olympics.
If he chooses to play, this would put him in the direct firing line of Klopp, especially as it looks more and more likely they will start next season as Premier League champions.
The Olympics football event will take place between July 22 and August 8.
Shawky Gharib, the Egyptian under-23 coach, said: “I have to send a 50 players squad and I picked Salah.
“Salah is my first choice in the squad and this will be on international duty.
“I need him so I named him in my squad.
“It’s now up to him if he wants to come or not.”
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Salah stole the show as Liverpool beat West Ham 2-0 at the London Stadium last night.
His penalty and wonderful assist for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain bagged the Reds a 15th straight Premier League win.
They now sit 19 points clear at the top of the table and are 41 games unbeaten in the league.