Egypt coach, Shawky Gharib has come out to say that Mohammed Salah really wanted to play at the Olympics. He recently revealed that all negotiations with Liverpool simply prevented their talisman from partaking in the tournament.
According to him, however, Liverpool signed the Egyptian forward to be available for the club when he is needed, therefore they were well within their rights to allow him.
He added that Salah definitely wanted to play for his country but the matter is out of everyone’s control.
His words, “All negotiations with Liverpool and Galatasaray have not been successful, as the two clubs want the two players with them in the coming period.”
“The Turkish club signed Mostafa Mohamed in order to participate in European competitions, so it’s their right to keep him. The same goes for Liverpool.”
“Mohamed Salah had a strong desire to be with the Olympic team in Tokyo and also Mostafa Mohamed, but what happened was out of their control.”
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