Mohamed Salah faced disappointment when Egypt lost to Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals. Despite scoring four goals throughout the tournament, Salah and his teammates fell short of the final once again. This setback comes as he prepares to return to Liverpool, where uncertainty looms over his future with the club.
AFCON Semi-Final Exit
Salah’s Egypt was unable to progress past the semi-finals, marking yet another disappointing campaign in the AFCON. The team had previously emerged victorious against the Ivory Coast in the quarter-finals. Salah expressed pride in the camaraderie among players during the tournament, referring to it as his “best camp” experience.
Key Tournament Stats
- Goals Scored by Salah: 4
- Teams Faced: Senegal, Ivory Coast
- Salah’s Age: 33
Return to Liverpool Amid Uncertainty
Following the third-place match against Nigeria in Casablanca, Salah will head back to Merseyside. His last appearance for Liverpool was on November 26, when they suffered a heavy defeat to PSV in the Champions League.
Liverpool’s Recent Form
Since Salah’s departure for international duty, Liverpool remains unbeaten in 11 games (6 wins, 5 draws). However, questions have arisen regarding the team’s performance, which coach Arne Slot described as “dull and boring.” Despite these criticisms, the team has managed to maintain positive results.
Concerns Over Salah’s Situation
Over a month ago, Salah’s relationship with Liverpool came under scrutiny after he publicly criticized the club for benching him. He stated he felt “thrown under the bus” during a mixed-zone interview and later apologized to his teammates after the fallout.
Injuries Affecting Liverpool’s Squad
While Salah was away, Liverpool dealt with injury setbacks. Striker Alexander Isak is sidelined until at least March due to a lower leg injury. Additionally, defender Conor Bradley will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.
As Salah’s future at Liverpool remains uncertain, fans and teammates eagerly await his return and potential resolution of recent conflicts.
