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Liverpool - Arsenal Showdown Forces Delay in Egypt Captain’s National Duty

Salah Caught Between Club and Country Ahead of Crucial September Battles

Mohamed Salah’s participation with Egypt in the September international break will be delayed due to Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Arsenal on 31 August.

Why the Delay?

Liverpool face top of the table showdown against Arsenal and Salah's expected to lead the Reds unless injury or suspension intervenes. Egypt’s camp under coach Hossam Hassan begins on 1 Sep but Salah will only link up the following day after traveling from England.

Egypt’s World Cup Path

The Pharaohs face Ethiopia in Cairo on 5 Sep before visiting Burkina Faso 4 day later. Two wins will mathematically secure Egypt’s 4th World cup qualification.

Egypt currently top Group A with 16 point, 5 clear of Burkina Faso with 4 rounds left.

Salah’s Record Chase

Salah opened Liverpool’s title defense by scoring in the 4 - 2 win over Bournemouth extending his unique record to 10 goal in Premier League openers.

He now has 187 league goal equaling Andy Cole & trailing only Rooney (208), Kane (213) and Shearer (260).

Pharaohs & Legacy

For Egypt Salah stands on 57 international goal, second only to coach Hossam Hassan’s 68. With World ؤup qualification on the line, the Liverpool icon could move closer to that all time record while carrying Egypt’s hopes of another historic appearance.