Liverpool latest: Mohamed Salah could return sooner than thought as January transfer blow dealt

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Slot's team will be looking to ascend the league standings with a win in north London, but the outspoken Salah will be absent.He has joined the Egyptian squad for the Africa Cup of Nations. The ECHO brings you the latest news from Anfield, including a setback in the January transfer window and a plea from a former Liverpool star.READ MORE: Rio Ngumoha benefits from Liverpool defeat as defender makes long-awaited injury returnREAD MORE: Mohamed Salah sent FSG warning as former Liverpool CEO shares theory on his 'fiery' agentSalah's early AFCON exit predictedEgypt, seven-time AFCON champions, have a strong team this year spearheaded by Salah.

As Salah's home country gears up for matches against Zimbabwe, South Africa and Angola, BookmakersCameroun.com predicts they'll advance from the group.However, it's the round of 16 where they anticipate Egypt will falter. The Reds are anticipated to renew their interest in the England international eventually, but comments from Guehi's manager suggest a January move is unlikely.Having kept hold of his club captain in the summer window, Palace boss Oliver Glasner has indicated that the 25-year-old will remain at Selhurst Park for the remainder of the campaign."I think Marc will stay until the end of the season," Glasner stated, speaking before his team's Europa Conference League fixture against Finnish outfit Kuopion Palloseura.Liverpool only pursued Guehi following the Community Shield clash against Palace in August.

Speaking to Oddsboom, he said: "If you're Liverpool, you're probably best off bringing him back and keeping him in the squad."They only had a short number on the bench at the weekend and probably that's why Mo Salah was a little bit fortunate that he made the bench, because you know, [Cody] Gakpo was injured."[Wataru] Endo was injured and [Conor] Bradley was suspended. But it's bizarre how he's not got any game time over at Villa."