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Mohamed Salah is currently linking up with his Egyptian team-mates at the Africa Cup Of Nations
Mohamed Salah attends a training session ahead of the African Cup of Nations
Mohamed Salah attends a training session ahead of the African Cup of Nations
Everything you need to know as Mohamed Salah gears up for his first Africa Cup Of Nations outing of the tournament with Egypt...
Salah joins up with Egyptian team-mates: The 33-year-old jetted off to Morocco to represent his nation at AFCON following Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brighton earlier this month. He is set to be absent from Arne Slot's team until the new year.
Egypt fail to utilise Salah in Nigeria friendly: As a result of missing training with his country, Salah was not picked for Egypt's friendly against Nigeria on Tuesday, December 16. Egypt ultimately went on to win the match 2-1 without their talisman. Read the full story here.
Salah set for first match of AFCON: Egypt are set to take part in their maiden group stage match of the Africa Cup Of Nations on Monday evening, facing off against Zimbabwe at the Stade Adrar.
Up next for Egypt: As a result of being part of a four-team group, Egypt will face South Africa on Friday, December 26. They will then take on Angola come Monday, December 29 in their final group stage fixture, with hopes of progressing to the knockout stages.
The games Salah will miss for Liverpool: Having already missed Liverpool's clash with Tottenham on Saturday, Salah could also miss another six matches due to AFCON - ultimately depending on how far his nation are able to progress. Should Egypt go all the way, then Salah will miss games against Wolves, Leeds United, Fulham, Arsenal and Burnley in the Premier League, as well as an FA Cup tie with Portsmouth. Read the full story here.
Liverpool faring well without Salah: The Reds managed a 2-1 win over a nine-man Spurs at the weekend, thanks to goals from Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike cancelling out Richarlison's strike. Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero were also sent off during the match, which turned ugly in parts. Read the full story here.
Salah's future remains uncertain: As a result of his bombshell rant over his relationship with Arne Slot following a 3-3 draw with Leeds earlier this month, it is unknown as to whether Salah will remain a Liverpool player after the January transfer window. Ahead of his departure for Morocco, Salah hinted that the Brighton match could have been his final outing in the Red of Liverpool, although his focus will undoubtedly be on AFCON at present.