MO SALAH needed army protection from pitch invaders during Egypt’s win against Sierra Leone.

Unbelievable scenes last night saw security staff throw punches at one fan who approached Liverpool’s winger, before tackling another who was wearing a Manchester City shirt.

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Mo Salah was bundled off the pitch by the army as pitch invaders clashed with security

Punches were thrown in chaotic scenes during Egypt’s win over Sierra Leone

And Salah’s team-mate Mohamed Abdelmonem chased away a yob, who got within inches of the Reds star after sprinting at him from the stands in the 89th minute of Egypt’s 2-0 victory in Liberia.

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First fan

Second fan

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Third fan

Egyptian staff rushed on to the field and formed a protective ring around the 31-year-old as the first invader was hauled away and the third fled back towards the crowd.

Soldiers surrounded a shaken Salah and marched him off as chaotic scenes saw fans trying to swarm the star and a policeman bafflingly filming the ordeal.

The first invader appeared to be wearing a Liverpool shirt and crouched at Salah’s feet in a non-confrontational manner.

While the City-shirted youngster struggled to hold his trousers up as he was dragged away.

But the man chased off by Abdelmonem approached in a far more аggressive manner leaving Salah looking concerned.

Egypt’s two goals came from former Aston Villa star Trezeguet, as they secured first place in Africa’s World Cup qualification Group A with two victories out of two.

Salah assisted the second and was involved in the build-up to the opener.

Tyrese Fornah was sent off for Sierra Leone after 39 minutes, and Abdul Jarju Kabia was sent off after 99 minutes, both for second yellows.

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool are on red alert after the Saudi Pro League warned it wants to sign stars of the “highest level” in January.

Al-Ittihad put in a £150million bid for Salah in September and the forward will again be a top priority for Saudi teams.