Mohamed Salah To Miss Togo Tie After Testing Positive For Coronavirus

Egypt star Mohamed Salah will miss the Pharaoh’s back-to back 2021`Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Togo after testing positive for Covid-19.

The Liverpool striker is in self-isolation after his positive test, with Hossam El Badry’s plans affected once more by the growing specter of coronavirus.

According to Egypt Football Association (EFA), Salah has displayed no symptoms and feels in good health overall.

“The medical swab conducted on our national football team showed that our player, Mohamed Salah, the star of Liverpool, is infected with coronavirus after his test came positive, although he does not suffer from any symptoms, while the other members of the team tested negative,” read statement on EFA website.

“Our international star underwent the medical protocol after contact between the doctor of the team Mohammed Abu Al-Ola, and his English club Liverpool, in addition to isolating him inside his room and also isolating all contacts.

“Our star is subject to more checks during the coming hours.”

Egypt are reported to have ignored to call several of their top players to the camp after they were found to have been into contact with several positive cases.

The Pharaohs host Togo in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Saturday, followed by the reverse fixture in Togo on Tuesday.