Mohamed Salah told what to do with 'emotional weight' ahead of Egypt opener

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Mohamed Salah should focus all of his negative energy on the Africa Cup of Nations, according to Shola Ameobi, who has commented on his current situation at LiverpoolMohamed Salah has been advised to channel his Liverpool frustrations during the Africa Cup of Nations(Image: FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)Former Nigeria and Premier League star Shola Ameobi has told Mohamed Salah to use the "emotional weight" he is carrying to his advantage at the Africa Cup of Nations.Egypt will play its opening game against Zimbabwe on Monday, and Salah joined his international teammates after featuring in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brighton. However, Egypt hasn't won the tournament since 2010, and Salah has yet to experience international success.Salah reached the final with Egypt in 2021, but they lost to Senegal as former Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane celebrated victory.

Egypt is one of the favorites for the tournament held in Morocco, although Salah hasn't been at his usual standard this season.In an interview with Gameshub, Ameobi suggested that Salah could turn a negative situation into a positive outcome. "Mohamed Salah’s recent issues at Liverpool certainly doesn’t help Egypt," he said.Shole Ameobi had a complicated career with Nigeria(Image: 2014 Getty Images)"He’s Egypt’s greatest ever player, but when you have someone like him who isn’t firing on all cylinders, it’s going to be a big story going into the tournament.

I think Salah will be carrying a lot of emotional weight on his shoulders when he lines up for Egypt, but sometimes you can use that to your advantage."Ameobi also believes that Salah can cement his legacy with an international trophy, after already winning the greatest domestic and European honors with Liverpool. Egypt’s ambition will be to go one step further than they did four years ago and win the whole tournament.Salah will be aiming to win his first AFCON title with Egypt(Image: Getty Images)"Once you make the final four, anything can happen.