Mohamed Salah will return to Liverpool earlier than expected, along with Virgil van Dijk, after he was released from international duty by Egypt on Saturday.
The 32-year-old was on the scoresheet as Egypt defeated Mauritania 2-0 in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday, and was also expected to feature in the return fixture on Tuesday.
However, in a boost for the Reds, who face fourth-placed Chelsea in the Premier League on October 20, Salah will head back to Merseyside having played just once for his country.
The technical staff of Egypt s senior football team led by manager Hossam Hassan held a meeting with Mohamed Salah, the captain of the Pharaohs, the Egyptian FA said in a statement.
It was agreed during the meeting to rest the player from the upcoming match.
— Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah)
Salah will be joined by Liverpool captain Van Dijk, whose international involvement for the Netherlands ended prematurely after receiving a red card in their 1-1 draw with Hungary in the Nations League on Friday.
The defender is suspended for the Oranje s game against Germany on Monday, and will instead fly back to his club.
Liverpool, under new manager Arne Slot, edged Crystal Palace 1-0 in their final game before the international break to maintain a one-point lead over champions Manchester City at the top after seven matches.
