Mohamed Salah rejects Liverpool request as ‘drastic U-turn’ claim made

Mo Salah is on international duty with Egypt and is reportedly keen to join Barcelona when his Liverpool contract expires in 2023.
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Mo Salah turned down a scan requested by Liverpool as he played through the pain barrier for Egypt.

The winger, who bagged 31 goals for the Reds in the 2021-22 season, is currently on international duty with the Pharaohs.

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Egypt defeated Guinea - who Anfield team-mate Naby Keita represents - 1-0 on Sunday in a qualifier for next year’s African Cup of Nations.

Featuring only eight days after Liverpool’s Champions League final loss to Real Madrid in Paris, Salah had a fairly quiet evening.

Manager Ehab Galal revealed after the game that the 29-year-old had an issue and the Reds wanted it checked out - but Salah rejected it.

He said: “Salah was suffering from an injury and played through it

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“He rejected Liverpool’s request for an X-ray before the game and will now undergo it.”

’Drastic U-turn’

Jurgen Klopp with Mo Salah after Liverpool’s draw against Tottenham. Picture: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesJurgen Klopp with Mo Salah after Liverpool’s draw against Tottenham. Picture: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
Jurgen Klopp with Mo Salah after Liverpool’s draw against Tottenham. Picture: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

Salah has a year remaining on his Liverpool deal as a protracted contract saga continues.

The former AS Roma forward admitted before the Champions League final that he will remain at Anfield for the 2022-23 season.

However, as negotiations over his future continue to stall, he could depart Anfield on a free transfer in 12 months’ time.

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The Mirror reports that Salah had told close friends he was ready to put pen to paper on fresh terms - until Barcelona intervened.

It is claimed that the Spanish giants have promised Salah a move to the Nou Camp next summer.

Due to that verbal offer, he’s said to have made a ‘drastic U-turn’ on his previous plans.