Mohamed Salah was blocked by Liverpool from attending the Olympic Games, according to the Egyptian FA. However, clubs are not forced to release players as Olympic matches are not on the official FIFA calendar, meaning Liverpool could reject Salah and Egypt's request. Liverpool refused to allow Mo Salah (right) to play at the Olympics, according to Egypt FAThe Egyptian FA said Salah wanted to go, but Liverpool have the right to refuse to release himEgypt coach Shawky Gharib has claimed he asked the Premier League club on numerous occasions to let talismanic forward and star player Salah go. 'Mohamed wanted to play the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Egypt FA President Ahmed Megahed told BBC Sport Africa: 'We started talking with them a long time ago because Salah wanted to play the Olympics but Liverpool were unclear.

Source: Daily Mail July 05, 2021 23:00 UTC