AHEAD OF THE GAME: Liverpool have received assurances that Mo Salah's presence in Qatar during December's Club World Cup will not be used for propaganda purposes.

Liverpool are fretting about the damage that Salah suffered in the challenge, particularly as he has been carrying an injury in the same ankle since he was fouled by Hamza Choudhury on October 5.

Liverpool are sweating over the fitness of star man Mohamed Salah y for their game against Crystal Palace as the forward pulls out of the Egypt squad with an aggravated ankle injury.

Mohamed Salah has stepped up his bid to be fit in time for the return of the Premier League, after a re-occurrence of his troublesome ankle injury.

Liverpool could find themselves without talisman Mohamed Salah for the start of next season, after his nation Egypt booked their place at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

It is understood Egyptian FA officials are keen for the talismanic Liverpool striker to be one of three 'over-age' players in their under 23 squad for Japan, something Klopp clearly is not relishing.

Sadio Mane believes he and his Liverpool teammates Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino are not feeling the effects despite racking up a significant number of games since 2017.

Sadio Mane was forced to miss his own party to celebrate winning the African Footballer of the Year award after his plane failed to get permission to fly over Tunisia enroute to Senegal.

Salah could miss pre-season and the start of the Premier League if he plays in the tournament, with the final due to be held on August 8 - the day the 2020-21 campaign is due to get underway.

The winger is a crucial player for Egypt and almost guaranteed to miss a chunk of action for Liverpool in January due to the African Cup of Nations tournament in Cameroon.

Dunkleman was in the headlines earlier this year amid reports he was driving for Uber, and took to Twitter January 3 to explain how the gig made sense given his life circumstances.

Ryan Seacrest told TMZ Live on Tuesday that he's working with producers to make the season happen removed from a studio, amid a climate in which health officials advise social distancing.

Katy, 35, responded with a cheeky wink after a fan asked if the pregnant pop star had any plans for Vegas.

Formerly in charge of Borussia Dortmund and Ajax, Bosz has told budding managers of the future to imprint their own identity and playing style rather than copy other leading managers.

Research by Tel Aviv University in Israel discovered a jellyfish-like parasite doesn't breathe and lives completely free of oxygen dependency.

Harry and Meghan are said to have viewed a $20million mansion in Malibu - the California neighbourhood where Princess Diana had reportedly been planning to move with Dodi Fayed.

It is the debate which seemed to have been settled a few years ago - is the modern full-back really a defender any more, or is he closer to a winger? It has now been reignited.

SAMI MOKBEL AT THE SINOBO STADIUM: A 100 per cent record for the Three Lions came crashing down in Prague, as Gareth Southgate's side faced a reality comedown.

Sancho got back down to work on Saturday alongside his England team-mates as they look to respond emphatically following their disappointing 2-1 loss to the Czech Republic.

Michael O'Neill's men still have a very slim chance of qualifying automatically but must beat Holland on Saturday evening. Join KIERAN JACKSON for full commentary of the Group C clash.

Spanish actress Elsa Pataky has revealed the five beauty products she 'can't live without', including a $15 supplement and a celebrity-loved moisturiser.

The EFL has announced a £50million short-term relief package to assist cash-strapped clubs during the coronavirus crisis. An emergency meeting has outlined how things shall be handled going forward.

England's top football cop has said that playing football matches at their original venues would 'present challenges' to the police and has suggested that neutral venues be considered.

SPORTS AGENDA: Big, unexpected news out of the BBC on Friday when, in an illuminatingly terse email, staff were informed that Radio 5 Live Sport editor Mike Carr had left the building.

EXCLUSIVE: The Football League are seeking to re-negotiate the controversial television contract with Sky Sports that came close to splitting the three divisions last season. 

Should the Premier League and Championship return the vast majority of the outstanding 200 matches may be played at different hours of the day with all of them shown on television or online.

NASSER HUSSAIN IN CAPE TOWN: It was on this same Newlands ground that I first thought England might have found someone special when Jimmy Anderson burst through in 2003.

Amy Schumer happily showed off her 10-month-old son Gene as she chatted with the singer about staying positive amid the crisis.

Venus, 39, is broadcasting workouts live on Instagram every weekday at noon. On Friday, Serena and Amy, both 38, joined her for different portions of the broadcast.

The 38-year-old comedian and Andy Cohen, 51, reunited their infant sons who have been kept apart due to the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday's episode of Watch What Happens Live.

Frankly, I can think of few more pleasing things to do than batter Alastair Campbell to a pulp for the delectation of the British public. But my sons weren't so keen

World Cup fans tuned into England's semi-final clash with Croatia on Wednesday- but the dream of lifting the Jules Rimet trophy for the second time was not to be.

Brooks Koepka and Tommy Fleetwood will look to cement their places at the summit of the leaderboard on day two of The Open at Royal Portrush. Follow it all with JONATHAN SPENCER.

The third round of The Open at Royal Portrush begins on Saturday with defending champion Francesco teeing off at 8:45am BST. Follow all the golf action LIVE with JONATHAN SPENCER .

The final round of The Open at Royal Portrush begins slightly earlier than scheduled due to chances strong wind gusts Sunday afternoon. Follow all the golf action LIVE with Jonathan Spencer.

Liverpool Under 23 coach Neil Critchley is set for the biggest night of his career by taking charge of the first-team's Carabao Cup quarter-final against Aston Villa next month. 

Mohamed Salah had a laugh with the Liverpool Women Under 9's side as the injured star was quizzed on Scouse words and taught to dance.

Liverpool will play their first match at the FIFA Club World Cup at the Khalifa International Stadium instead of at the Education City Stadium, which is not yet ready to host matches.

Klopp has travelled to Qatar with his strongest squad possible ahead of the semi-final against Monterrey, while the club's youngsters will take to the pitch just 24 hours earlier in the Carabao Cup.

Liverpool have been handed a boost after star defender Virgil van Dijk returned to training on Tuesday evening in Qatar. After missing the first session to work alone in the gym, Van Dijk is back.

While Liverpool are on the cusp of tearing up their own record books, one niche trophy continues to elude the Premier League and European titans. Is it now finally time the Club World Cup was ticked off?

KIERAN JACKSON: Ahead of Liverpool's venture in the Club World Cup, a look at all the factors at play and why English sides have notoriously struggled in the competition.

Liverpool are one step away from making the Club World Cup final for the sixth time with Monterrey standing in their way. Sportsmail's Jordan Seward will provide LIVE UPDATES from Qatar.

David Beckham was among the crowd watching Liverpool take on Monterrey at the FIFA World Cup semi-finals in Qatar on Wednesday.

MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE KHALIFA INTERNATIONAL STADIUM: By the time it came to the 85th minute Jurgen Klopp had seen enough. So on came Firmino for Origi.

IAN HERBERT: If anyone was oiling the wheels it was Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, rebuilding his career after an injury which cost him a place in two Champions League finals and a World Cup.

DOMINIC KING: Liverpool once again hauled themselves over the line when it appeared they would take a false step. This team do not trip up, as Roberto Firmino took the Superman role.

Midfielder Adam Lallana believes winning is an 'addiction' and he and the rest of the squad are hooked on securing more silverware.

The Liverpool centre back has recovered from an illness, which ruled him out of the Club World Cup semi-final against Monterrey on Wednesday evening.

Liverpool clinched their first-ever FIFA Club World Cup title on Saturday after Roberto Firmino scored an extra-time winner to earn a 1-0 victory over Brazilian side Flamengo in Doha.