Mohamed Salah Released from Egypt Duty

Mohamed Salah has been released from Egypt's national team early after scoring in a 2-0 victory against Mauritania, allowing him to return to Liverpool before their match against Chelsea. Coach Hossam Hassan expressed concerns over the artificial pitch and the aggressive playing style of the Mauritanian team, stating he would accommodate any player’s request to skip the match due to injury risks. The Egyptian FA confirmed that Salah's absence was mutually agreed upon in a meeting with Hassan. Egypt has dominated their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying group, having won all three matches without conceding a goal. Salah’s decision to rest reflects both a tactical choice and a focus on his health ahead of Premier League commitments. Liverpool fans eagerly await his return on October 20, hoping he maintains his scoring form.