Worries for Liverpool as Egyptian Football Association chief feels Mohamed Salah will push Olympic release

Egypt’s request for Mohamed Salah to play at the Olympics has been denied by Liverpool (Paul Ellis/PA)

Egyptian Football Association president Ahmed Megahed claims Mohamed Salah will push Liverpool to allow him to play in the Olympics despite the club turning down their request for him to be released.

With the forward set to be on duty at the African Nations Cup in January it is understood the club are unwilling to sanction another absence – especially during such a pivotal period in pre-season.