This summer's event in the Japanese capital has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. There were suggestions that the rescheduled event could take place next spring as organisers looked to find room in the sporting calendar. Football in the Olympics is generally an U23 competition but exceptions are made for a specific amount of over aged players. But while Salah won't miss too much of next season he will see his preparations for the 2021/22 campaign interupted. These Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 can be a light at the end of this tunnel.”

Source: Daily Mirror March 30, 2020 19:27 UTC