Liverpool star Mohamed Salah headlines preliminary list for Egypt training camp in UAE

Mohamed Salah looks set to be the star attraction during Egypt’s training camp in the UAE next month.

The Liverpool forward, 31, was on Monday named on the national team's preliminary list of overseas players for the get-together in Al Ain, which runs from October 9-17.

Egypt will play two friendlies during the camp, against Zambia on October 12 before facing Algeria four days later. Both matches take place at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.

The nine-day stay in the Emirates is part of manager Rui Vitoria's preparations for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualification campaign, which begins in November, and next January’s Africa Cup of Nations.