Mohamed Salah will be fit to represent Egypt during the March international break according to the Egyptian FA, despite the forward currently be an injury doubt for Liverpool ahead of Wednesday's trip to Arsenal.
The forward limped off in the Reds' last match away at Brighton minutes after scoring their second goal from the penalty spot in a 2-0 win, though manager Jurgen Klopp played down concerns regarding a potential lay-off. However, the 29-year-old was then missing from training on Monday, leaving Liverpool to sweat over his fitness as they prepare to face the Gunners.
Should Salah not be fit for the trip to North London, he is unlikely to feature for the Reds until after the international break, with Liverpool's final outing of the month coming away at Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup on Sunday 20 March.
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Egypt are in action against Senegal during the international break in a crucial World Cup play-off as they look to qualify for this winter's tournament in Qatar. Facing off in a rematch of their Africa Cup of Nations final defeat, the Pharaohs host Senegal in Cairo on March 25 before travelling to Dakar on March 29.
And with Egyptians fans inevitably anxious regarding Salah's availability, a spokesperson for the Egyptian FA has confirmed the Liverpool forward is expected to be fit answer a call-up and face Senegal.
“The national team medical staff are always in contact with Salah and Liverpool medical staff,” an EFA spokesman said, quoted by KingFut. “I can say that his injury is minor and it will not prevent him from participating in Senegal games.”
Jurgen Klopp is set to give an update on Salah's condition on Tuesday morning at his pre-match press conference ahead of facing Arsenal. And while the forward remains a doubt to face the Gunners after missing training, the Egyptian FA's comments confirm initials thoughts that the 29-year-old's injury is not that serious.
