Liverpool were handed a timely boost from the Egyptian national team as Mohamed Salah played just half an hour in their dead rubber match with Gabon.
With Sadio Mane having picked up a heavy blow to the ribs playing for Senegal, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will have been wanting his star man to not be risked.
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Roberto Firmino’s hamstring injury has already put a strain on the Liverpool attack and they will want to avoid any more injuries ahead of a busy schedule.
In-form Arsenal are up next for Liverpool and Salah will be fresh for the match after playing just 30 minutes for Egypt - who have topped their qualifying group and booked a play-off place ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Mane returned to Liverpool early after a blow to the ribs playing for Senegal but the Reds number 10 was pictured in training today and looks set to be fit and available for Saturday’s match with Arsenal.
Klopp will be counting on Salah to carry on the form he has shown this season which has put him in the conversation for the Ballon d'Or.
Arsenal meanwhile are sweating on the fitness of captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who was allowed to fly back to London early by Egypt’s opponent’s, Gabon.
