Liverpool goal machine Mohamed Salah will be a star in demand during 2021. Egypt want him not only for World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, but also the Olympic Games.

The record seven-time African champions face between six and eight World Cup matches and two in the Cup of Nations. As the continent plays catch-up after the coronavirus has severely affected 2020 schedules.

Qualifiers for the Olympics are permitted three over-age players in a tournament otherwise restricted to under-23 footballers. And Salah tops the Egyptian wish list as they plan for Tokyo.

For the World Cup, Salah and fellow former African Footballer of the Year Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will come face to face in Group F. Where Gabon are likely to pose the biggest threat to Egypt.