Salah set for showdown talks with Egypt manager over AFCON call-up

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Salah Egypt Liverpool AFCON Mohamed Salah is reportedly set for crunch talks with Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan next week as both parties try to avoid another tense club-versus-country standoff ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations. But both Salah and Liverpool are hoping for a compromise that keeps him available for key December fixtures before he joins his national team.

According to reports, Salah wants to stay and play those competitive fixtures before joining his country’s camp — a stance Liverpool fully support. Two years ago, Liverpool successfully negotiated with Egypt to delay Salah’s international duty so he could rest and recover.

Salah, who has 63 goals in 108 appearances for Egypt, remains crucial for his country — but Arne Slot’s Liverpool can hardly afford to lose him during their busiest run of the season. Matches Mo Salah Could Miss Due to AFCON CompetitionFixtureDateVenuePremier LeagueTottenham vs LiverpoolDec 20, 2025Tottenham Hotspur StadiumPremier LeagueLiverpool vs WolvesDec 27, 2025AnfieldPremier LeagueLiverpool vs LeedsJan 1, 2026AnfieldPremier LeagueFulham vs LiverpoolJan 4, 2026Craven CottagePremier LeagueArsenal vs LiverpoolJan 9, 2026Emirates StadiumPremier LeagueLiverpool vs BurnleyJan 17, 2026AnfieldChampions LeagueMarseille vs LiverpoolJan 22, 2026Orange VélodromeFA Cup (Third Round)TBDEarly January 2026TBD Salah’s situation is tricky — he’s reportedly keen to support Egypt’s title bid but also wants to maintain Liverpool’s title challenge.