Egypt have released Mohamed Salah back to Liverpool.
The striker is being released from next week's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Mauritania.
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Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has concerns about the artificial pitch of Mauritania and their tactics.
Hassan said: "If any player asks me not to play on artificial turf, I will agree. The Mauritanian team plays hard and with violent interventions, and their field is not the best. If Salah specifically asks me to do so, I will agree.
“I was very worried about the Mauritania match, and the pitch there is very difficult. Even if I don’t win there, it doesn’t matter. What matters to me is that I don’t lose.”
Egpyt are in control of their qualifying group, so allowing Hassan some leeway in terms of selection for the tie.