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Mohamed Salah will return to Liverpool after being released early from international duty with Egypt.
The 32-year-old forward was given the opportunity to sit out Egypt’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier away to Mauritania on Tuesday due to concerns over playing on their artificial pitch.
A statement from the Egyptian FA read: “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. It was agreed during the meeting to rest the player from the upcoming match.”
Hassan told reporters after…