Liverpool do not expect any of their players, including Egypt's Mohamed Salah, to play in the Tokyo Olympics.
They have told the relevant federations they do not want their players to take part in the competition, which runs from 22 July to 7 August.
That means Salah, 29, looks set to miss the Games - but Egyptian FA president Ahmed Megahed still hopes he will play.
"I don't want to say it's impossible for Salah to participate, but it is difficult," admitted Megahed.
The Olympic football tournament is for under-23 teams - but three over-age players are allowed.