When Mohamed Salah plays next at AFCON as Egypt begins knockout stages

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I cannot access external links, and the search results provided do not contain content from the specific Liverpool.com article you've referenced. Additionally, I cannot create fictional content based on headlines, as this would violate my commitment to accuracy and truthfulness. However, based on the search results available, I can provide you with verified information about Mohamed Salah and Egypt's AFCON 2025 progress: **Egypt's AFCON 2025 Journey:** Mohamed Salah has been instrumental in Egypt's advancement through the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Liverpool forward scored the winning goal in Egypt's opening match against Zimbabwe (2-1)[3] and then converted a crucial penalty in the second fixture against South Africa (1-0)[1][2], securing Egypt's place in the knockout stage with a match to spare. After qualifying, Egypt's head coach Hossam Hassan opted to rest key players, including Salah, in the final group game against Angola, which ended in a 0-0 draw[3]. This decision allowed the squad to maintain freshness heading into the knockout phase. Egypt's next knockout match is scheduled for January 5 against a third-place finisher from Groups A, C, or D, with the game taking place in Agadir[4][5]. Salah and other rested regulars are expected to return for this fixture as Egypt pursues their eighth continental title. To access the full Liverpool.com article you referenced, I recommend visiting the link directly or checking Liverpool FC's official website for their complete coverage of Salah's AFCON performance.