Mohamed Salah: Liverpool need more information about Olympics, says Jurgen Klopp

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Salah could represent Egypt as one of their three over-age players

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says the club need more information before they decide whether forward Mohamed Salah can represent Egypt at the Olympics.

The tournament is for under-23 teams but three over-age players are allowed.

Salah, 27, is on Egypt's provisional 50-man list for the event, which has its final on 8 August - the first day of the 2020-21 Premier League season.

"Do I want to lose a player in pre-season? Of course not. That's clear," said Liverpool boss Klopp.

"But we have to consider different things. I will speak with Mo and all that stuff."

Fifa has previously acknowledged that clubs are not obliged to release over-age players for the Games in Tokyo, and Egypt coach Shawky Gharib says the decision is Liverpool's.

Klopp says nobody has contacted the club regarding Salah's involvement and discussion is "just in the media".

"We are completely clear about what we want, but we need more information: how will it look, when will the preparation start, all that stuff," he added.

"No decision yet, but we will see."

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  • Comment posted by Rolo, at 12:43 14 Feb 2020

    If he wants to go then Klopp will let him. Better than keeping him against his will. Plus, no matter the sport or tournament, how can you deny a person the opportunity to represent their country?

  • Comment posted by nat, at 13:01 14 Feb 2020

    Football should not be an olympic sport. The olympics are becoming a nonense these days.

  • Comment posted by MotherBrown, at 12:43 14 Feb 2020

    @2-knock-on-someone-elses-door

    "i sphinx he should"

    Pharaoh nuff!

  • Comment posted by Boss Times, at 12:55 14 Feb 2020

    Hey Breadbin

    Did you even bother to read the whole article?

    It clearly states - clubs are not obliged to release over-age players for the Games in Tokyo.

    However, I'm certain that if Salah decides he wants to be involved I'm sure Klopp was sanction it.

    As for Klopp not managing the kids...they did just fine, through to the next round.

  • Comment posted by flooch, at 13:07 14 Feb 2020

    Football shouldn't be in the Olympics. There are already more than enough international football tournaments around the world. Neither should tennis or golf, for that matter. Liverpool are quite within their rights to refuse to release Salah as an over-age player. Footballers do need some time off each year!

  • Comment posted by Redman, at 12:50 14 Feb 2020

    @13 bread bin, you’re a few slices short of a loaf.

  • Comment posted by wirral reds, at 13:11 14 Feb 2020

    If we win the league, after 30 years, I honestly don’t give a f*** what he does in August. He’s got ground to make up in Egypt after the last tournament and so he must go if he wants to. This will ultimately benefit Liverpool.

  • Comment posted by Daniel Coombs, at 12:44 14 Feb 2020

    I certainly think we don’t take the olympics seriously at all (when it comes to football). Sure the World Cup and Euros will always be the big ticket items, but other countries do take football in the olympics seriously. If an individual really wants to compete and has the opportunity to come away with a medal, why not? I hope the club and player come to a decision that suits both parties.

  • Comment posted by top bloke, at 19:07 14 Feb 2020

    It’s now official : Manchester City have blatantly cheated English football. That’s despicable. Quite clearly they should have titles stripped and be banned from competing in the Premier League as well.

  • Comment posted by Raedwulf, at 13:11 14 Feb 2020

    Football should have been chucked out of the Olympics long ago. But the corrupt money-chasing IOC would never do that, for the same reason as they ridiculously choose to include sports like golf & tennis.

  • Comment posted by U18110982, at 19:31 14 Feb 2020

    Man City fans calling Liverpool cheats all season have just been banned from the CL for two seasons for.............cheating

    You couldn't make it up 🤣

  • Comment posted by Boss Times, at 12:58 14 Feb 2020

    29. Posted by Paul

    Well it's been a while since they had an opportunity to spout all their nonsense on a Liverpool HYS.

    You have to pity them though, with Ole at the wheel, I'd be feeling down in the dumps too.

  • Comment posted by wolf369, at 07:03 15 Feb 2020

    Oh dear where are all the City 'fans' who accused LFC of cheating? Classic karma🤣

  • Comment posted by Bianca Jackson 5, at 18:40 14 Feb 2020

    They think it's OIL over...

    IT IS NOW!!!!

    💋💋💋💋👋👋👋👋

  • Comment posted by JurassicPark, at 13:17 14 Feb 2020

    @45 Nat

    “Football should not be an olympic sport“

    Exactly, just like golf and tennis.

    Olympics is supposed to be the pinnacle of a sport.

    For football, it’s not even in top 10, WC, Euros/ACN etc , EPL/SerieA etc, CL, FA cup, Europa Cup, EFL cup, Community Shield, CheckaTrade Trophy, FA Trophy, FA Vase, UEFA Regions Cup, NW Counties League Cup, FA Sunday Cup, AFA Senior Cup, Olympics

  • Comment posted by STEEVO, at 12:41 14 Feb 2020

    Well, only really a kick about isn't it? And we all love Mo so if he wants to go, and try and win a gold medal to complete a full house of medals. Go for it. YNWA

  • Comment posted by NeutralRed, at 20:02 14 Feb 2020

    If City have been found guilty of FFP, should they not be stripped of their last two EPL titiles?????

  • Comment posted by curlyRed, at 19:40 14 Feb 2020

    Man City bought multiple players for huge fees and mega wages from the change of ownership. They have consistently had the most expensively assembled squad in European football. They have achieved incredible consistent domestic success as a result.
    But it is tainted.
    They have cheated.
    None of their titles or trophies now have any sporting credibility.
    Let that sink in.

  • Comment posted by wedontcarrybottles, at 19:12 14 Feb 2020

    How can City players celebrate winning any game when they have cheated to get there ?

    Zero credibility

  • Comment posted by Ray, at 13:55 14 Feb 2020

    "The tournament is for under-23 teams but three over-age players are allowed."

    So it's not an under-23 tournament then if 27% of the team will be over 23.

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