Liverpool will absolutely love what Egypt have just done with Mohamed Salah last night - opinion

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Upon the conclusion of the international break, Liverpool will take on one of their most fierce rivals.This pause in the season perhaps came at a good time for the Reds as they were on a run of three losses on the bounce, something they have never experienced under Arne Slot.Players are still in the thick of it, though, as many of them are away with their countries trying to qualify for the World Cup.Of course, this will be a big priority for most of them, but Liverpool will be hoping their stars can return to the training ground injury-free.Mohamed Salah will be one of the bigger concerns as he has picked up issues while away before, and with Man United usually a game he thrives in, they will want him fit and available.This looks like it should be the case too, as Egypt have just done something that Liverpool fans will be incredibly thankful for. Photo by ABDEL MAJID BZIOUAT/AFP via Getty ImagesEgypt give Mohamed Salah a rest Coming into the international break, Egypt were one of the countries on the brink of qualifying, with the African nation needing just one win from their two games.Luckily for them, they managed to do this in their first match, beating Djibouti 3-0, with Salah scoring twice to lead his nation to a major tournament yet again.

This is also something that will have pleased the Reds as it meant Salah could take it easy in their second game as there was nothing to technically play for, although Egypt went one better.Instead of risking him at all, they gave Salah the night off and he did not even make the bench, meaning he got a very well-earned rest.It also means any unnecessary injury was avoided and he can fully focus on the task at hand, this being Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday.READ MORE: Martin Kelly reveals Liverpool only offered him a new contract if he agreed to an unusual clauseHopefully his brace in his most recent game will also give him the confidence he needs to get back to the levels everyone knows he can reach, with there no better timing to hit form than now.Mohamed Salah has a long season aheadManaging Salah’s minutes is essential this season, so where possible, this needs to be done, just like Egypt did.The 33-year-old could play more games than most as not only is he expected to play most Premier League and Champions League fixtures, but he also has AFCON and now the World Cup to think about come June.This means he could easily play over 50 games, meaning some sort of drop-off will likely happen unless he is managed carefully.For Man United, though, a fresh Salah will hopefully cause them some real problems, with Liverpool fans hoping he can keep up his excellent goal scoring record that he has against them.