Chelsea
have confirmed that winger Mohamed Salah has been spared national service in
Egypt.
It was feared that Salah would be forced to return home to Egypt to fulfil
the military obligation that lasts between one and three years, but he has
been given permission to continue his promising career at Stamford Bridge.
The 22-year-old became eligible for military service, which is postponed for
students, after cancelling his enrolment in one of Egypt's education
institutes.
Salah has made a positive impact since completing an £11million transfer
from Basel in January, scoring two goals in six Premier League appearances
for the Blues.
The move came after he impressed by scoring in both games when the Swiss
club faced Chelsea in the group stage of the Champions League last season.
He has also scored 17 goals in 29 appearances for Egypt and the news that he
will not be required for military service enables him to participate in
Chelsea's pre-season training camp in Austria.
Meanwhile, the Blues have declined to comment on reports that Didier Drogba
will return to Stamford Bridge for the 2014-15 season after signing a
one-year deal.
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