What Liverpool star Mohamed Salah did in Egypt training ahead of AFCON opener

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Liverpool star Mohamed Salah was in good spirits as Egypt took part in their final training session ahead of beginning their Africa Cup of Nations group stage campaign. The Pharaohs face Zimbabwe in their tournament opener in Morocco on Monday night.

Salah jetted off for AFCON following Liverpool's win over Brighton nine days ago. Immediately following a whirlwind of doubt over his future on Merseyside after the January transfer window, the 33-year-old was seen embracing the Anfield crowd, possibly for the final time.

The attacker had only registered four goals and three assists in the Premier League before joining up with his Egypt teammates, therefore he should be hoping to use this international tournament as a springboard for a free-scoring second half of the campaign. Wayne Rooney makes Hugo Ekitike feelings clear as Liverpool star named Premier League best Liverpool sent new red card verdict after Tottenham win - 'It was nothing' Therefore Liverpool supporters will be pleased to see Salah with a huge smile on his face leading into the start of AFCON, as images from Egypt training appeared one day out from the opening game.