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'I would not be selfish enough to deny chance' - Pearce slams Liverpool for denying Salah Olympic Games chance

Egypt have tried to persuade the Reds to let the winger join them for the global competition in vain

Ex-England defender Stuart Pearce has hit out at Liverpool for denying Mohamed Salah a chance to play at the 2020 Olympic Games.

The 29-year-old wanted to be part of the Egypt team in the competition that will be held in Tokyo, Japan.

However, the Reds are reluctant to let one of their key players leave considering the fact that they want all their players fit to challenge for the Premier League title next season.

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But the former centre-back is unhappy with the club's stance over the attacker who wants to be part of the squad to play in the Olympics.