Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah has tested positive for Covid-19 while on international duty for Egypt.

The Egyptian FA said in a statement that the 28-year-old had returned a positive test, but is not showing any symptoms. 

The governing body added the rest of the Egypt team tested negative for coronavirus ahead of an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Togo.

A statement on the EFA website said: “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 back positive, although he does not suffer from any symptoms, while the other members of the team tested negative.

“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.”