Mohamed Salah Ruled Out of Egypt Friendly Providing Fitness Boost for Liverpool
Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt’s upcoming friendly against Cape Verde, a decision that Liverpool views as a benefit for his fitness. This match, part of the November international break, follows Egypt’s disappointing 2-0 loss to Uzbekistan in the Al Ain International Cup.
Absence from Friendly Matches
Egypt’s head coach, Hossam Hassan, confirmed Salah’s absence from the match against Cape Verde. The forward played the full 90 minutes against Uzbekistan, but with the team’s key players missing, the decision was made to rest him for this game.
Upcoming Matches
Salah remains with the national team in Dubai, although he will not be participating in the match. This mirrors his absence during the October break, where he also stayed with the squad despite not playing.
- Previous match: Egypt vs. Uzbekistan (November)
- Next match: Egypt vs. Cape Verde
- Location: Hazza bin Zayed Stadium
World Cup and Future Matches
Last month, Salah scored two goals in Egypt’s 3-0 win over Djibouti, which secured their place in next summer’s World Cup. Despite his recent contributions, he has struggled with form lately, having netted just two goals in his last ten games.
Looking ahead, Salah is expected to be well-rested when Liverpool returns to Premier League action against Nottingham Forest next weekend. This will mark his 15th appearance of the season.
Team Updates for Liverpool
In addition to Salah, Liverpool will benefit from the additional recovery time given to players like Joe Gomez, Curtis Jones, and Federico Chiesa, who were not on international duty. Goalkeeper Alisson also missed the Brazil squad but is expected to return to full fitness soon.
Currently, several players remain sidelined, including Jeremie Frimpong, Giovanni Leoni, Stefan Bajcetic, and Jayden Danns. Coach Arne Slot may adjust the lineup following recent performances, particularly after a loss to Manchester City.
With Salah’s absence providing a boost for Liverpool, he will aim to regain his form as they prepare for upcoming fixtures.
