Liverpool secures Mohamed Salah’s stay for 3 additional matches before AFCON departure
Liverpool will benefit from Mohamed Salah’s availability for three matches before he departs for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Despite Egypt organizing a training camp, Salah is not expected to join until closer to the tournament.
Mohamed Salah’s AFCON Schedule
The Egyptian forward is set to leave for AFCON in mid-December. His participation in the tournament could potentially lead to him missing several matches for Liverpool. Here are key dates to note:
- December 6: Liverpool vs. Leeds
- December 9: Liverpool vs. Inter Milan
- December 13: Liverpool vs. Brighton
- December 14: Join the Egypt squad
- December 22: Egypt vs. Zimbabwe
- December 26: Egypt vs. South Africa
- December 29: Angola vs. Egypt
- January 3/4/5: AFCON Round of 16
- January 9/10: AFCON Quarter-finals
- January 14: AFCON Semi-finals
- January 17: AFCON Third-placed playoff
- January 18: AFCON Final
- January 21: Liverpool vs. Marseille
Impact on Liverpool’s Season
With Salah leaving for AFCON, Liverpool could miss his services for several upcoming fixtures. He is currently projected to be out for key matches, including:
- Tottenham on December 20
- Wolves on December 27
- Leeds on January 1
If Egypt performs well in the tournament, it could extend Salah’s absence. This may affect Liverpool’s matches against Fulham, Arsenal, and Burnley, along with the FA Cup third round.
Recent Performance
Despite some struggles, Salah recently regained his scoring touch, netting his first goal in seven games during a match against Brentford. This goal has been nominated for the Premier League Goal of the Month award for October.
As Salah prepares for AFCON, Liverpool will aim to maximize his contributions in the games leading up to the tournament. His planned delay in joining the Egypt squad is viewed as a strategic advantage for the club.
