Liverpool “defeat” Egypt over Mohamed Salah row

Mohamed Salah is set to skip the Tokyo Olympics after Liverpool won the Club v Country row.

Egypt wanted their star striker to take part in the Games and play in the opening group match against Spain on July 22 in Sapporo.

However SunSport understands Salah will remain with his club for pre-season rather than travel to Japan for the three-week event.

Pharaohs’ chiefs are understandably unhappy with the decision by the Anfield club.

But given the Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled for next January and February in Cameroon this is at least a compromise on his international playing availability as Jurgen Klopp’s men look to mount a title challenge.

Salah, 29, scored 22 Premier League last season as Liverpool qualified for next season’s Champions League on the last day of the Covid-hit campaign.