Mo Salah left out of Egypt squad, Liverpool star's farewell and Arne Slot AFCON verdict
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Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has hit the headlines in recent weeks following comments he made to journalists. Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has hit the headlines in recent weeks (Image: Getty)Mohamed Salah won’t be in action for Liverpool over the coming weeks after joining up with the Egypt squad ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations.
He failed to make it onto the pitch against the Hammers and the Whites, and then claimed he had been thrown “under the bus” by his club as he explained his relationship with boss Arne Slot had deteriorated. Liverpool FC news, fixtures, results and transfer gossip plus selected offers and competitions Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.
Read our Privacy PolicySalah left out of Egypt squadAfter providing an assist for Hugo Ekitike’s second goal against Brighton, Salah travelled to Egypt to link up with his international team-mates.But he failed to make it into the matchday squad for his country’s AFCON warm-up game against Nigeria on Tuesday after missing training the previous day.Egypt ultimately won the match 2-1 as Ahly SC star Zizo started on the right wing instead of the Liverpool man. Salah will, however, captain Egypt at AFCON and will be aiming to lead his country to the trophy for the first time since 2010.Salah’s farewell messageAfter playing his final club game in 2025, Salah took to Instagram to remind his followers just how good he is.The veteran posted a graphic showing a list of the players who have contributed the most goals and assists for one club during the Premier League era.Mohamed Salah will be aiming to captain Egypt to glory at the Africa Cup of Nations (Image: Getty)Salah moved clear at the top of the list at the weekend after notching his 277th Premier League goal contribution against the Seagulls.Wayne Rooney is second with 276 goal contributions for Manchester United, with the striker’s former Red Devils team-mate Ryan Giggs occupying third spot after playing a role in 271 goals.Slot’s AFCON verdictSlot spoke to Salah ahead of the Brighton clash, before deciding to bring the ace back into the fold.