Liverpool and Egypt have been at loggerheads over Mohamed Salah's fitness and availability for international duty so far this season - but there could be a breakthrough in November

Former England international Paul Gascoigne has accused Mohamed Salah of trying to avoid sustaining any injuries to ensure that he can leave Liverpool at the end of the season.

Mohamed Salah sat out Egypt's 1-0 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying victory in Mauritania on Tuesday after Liverpool raised concerns over the forward potentially sustaining an injury on the artificial

There is plenty of quality on the market next summer if no player agrees a new deal before then. The free agent market is certainly something that will resonate with Liverpool because three of their best players are currently out of contract after this season.

Hossam Hassan said the decision to return Salah to Liverpool early was taken with the input of Liverpool’s medical staff with an eye to his long-term fitness.