As September looms closer, the first international break in the 2021/22 Premier League season is nearly upon us, and Covid-19 looks to play its role in the third season in a row.
Egypt are set to play Angola in a knockout tie before the Qatar 2022 World Cup on September 2 and the North African side are looking to call up Mohamed Salah.
However, the Liverpool forward’s native country is on the UK’s red list and therefore Salah would have to undergo a 10-day quarantine upon his return.
For this reason, iudo not want to loan their star as he will not be able to play in their next league game against Leeds, however in reaction, Egypt has said they will report Liverpool to FIFA should they not loan their number 11.
The South American teams may too suffer the same problem.
Colombia
Colombian players in the Premier League include Yerry Mina, Davinson Sanchez, Juan ‘Cucho’ Hernandez and Jefferson Lerma among others.
Brazil
If Liverpool withhold Salah, they are also likely to withhold Alisson Becker, Fabinho and Firmino.
Manchester City’s Ederson, Fernandinho and Gabriel Jesus could also be at risk of not being allowed to represent Brazil.
Argentina
Copa America 2021 winners Argentina could also be without Emiliano Martinez, Emiliano Buendia, Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso.
