Egypt coach Hossam El Badry believes that his star player Mohamed Salah needs rest.
The Liverpool winger is set to miss the nation's friendly against Botswana during the upcoming international period.
And El Badry knows he must take the long term health of the player into consideration when deciding on his line up.
"I agreed with him that it is in his best interests and those of the national team that he rests," El Badry told local channel MBC Masr.
"He won't be with us at the training camp for Botswana, but God willing, he will be with us for the official matches."
