Mohamed Salah
January 2026
Egypt were knocked out by Senegal in the AFCON semi-final, but Salah is still not expected back immediately because Egypt must play Nigeria in the third-place playoff. Mane scored late to decide the semi-final. Egypt can release players early, but the expectation is Salah remains with the squad until the playoff is completed.
Mohamed Salah
January 2026
Salah reached 100 goal contributions for Egypt (65 goals, 35 assists) after scoring in a 3-2 win over Ivory Coast to send Egypt into the AFCON semi-finals. He scored in the 52nd minute, taking him to 100 contributions in 111 games, quicker than Messi (122) and Ronaldo (136), but behind Pelé (77) and Neymar (94).
Mohamed Salah
December 2025
Egypt stayed unbeaten at AFCON after drawing 0-0 with Angola in their final Group B match, with Mohamed Salah unused on the bench. The Pharaohs had already secured a last-16 spot, so the result was about managing minutes rather than chasing goals. Coach Hossam Hassan rotated heavily and also rested Omar Marmoush, keeping key players fresh for the knockouts. Egypt had qualified via earlier wins over Zimbabwe and South Africa, then closed the group with a clean sheet at Adrar Stadium in Morocco.
Mohamed Salah
December 2025
Egypt needed late magic from Mohamed Salah to secure a 2-1 win over Zimbabwe, coming from behind after wasting a dominant first half before Marmoush equalised and Salah struck in stoppage time to avoid an embarrassing start to their AFCON campaign. Operating with more freedom than at Liverpool, Salah roamed centrally and from the right, repeatedly creating chances before his influence dipped, then reappeared at the death when he teed up Zizo, missed further openings and finally swivelled inside the box to smash home the decisive half-volley.
Mohamed Salah
December 2025
Salah is expected to rejoin Liverpool’s matchday squad against Brighton after clear the air talks with Arne Slot, ending a brief exile triggered by his “thrown under the bus” remarks and giving him one last chance to play before departing for AFCON duty. After being benched three straight league games and omitted from the Inter trip, Salah held discussions involving Slot and club representatives. Slot confirmed talks would shape selection, wants him to stay, and now looks ready to reintegrate the forward amid poor recent results and fan unrest.
Mohamed Salah
December 2025
Mohamed Salah has been given the option to join Egypt’s camp earlier than scheduled amid outrage over his “thrown under the bus” comments about Liverpool, yet despite the fallout and speculation over Saudi or Turkish bids, a transfer in the January window is currently viewed as very unlikely. Following a third straight benching and unused substitute role at Leeds, Salah publicly complained of broken promises and a lost relationship with Slot, but with AFCON duty imminent and his contract still fresh, the immediate focus is shifting toward international commitments rather than forcing a mid season move.
Mohamed Salah
December 2025
Mohamed Salah is under intense scrutiny after accusing Liverpool of throwing him under the bus in a post match rant, but Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has publicly backed his captain, offering a show of support while debate rages over the forward’s Anfield future. Salah’s third straight league match on the bench and Liverpool’s latest collapsed lead at Leeds framed his comments, which many pundits called embarrassing, yet Hassan’s message aims to steady the situation, reassure the player and cool growing tension around club and country.
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool / Egypt)
November 2025
Egypt plan a Dec 12 Nigeria friendly before AFCON (Dec 21–Jan 18). Liverpool have key fixtures with Inter and Brighton that week. Salah will hold talks with coach Hossam Hassan to avoid a repeat of previous release-timing flashpoints. Egypt want early camp integration; Liverpool seek competitive-match availability, pointing to congested schedule and player load. A compromise may delay reporting until after Brighton, but any slip risks backlash at home and strains with the federation.
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Omar Marmoush (Manchester City)
November 2025
Egypt scheduled a Nigeria friendly one week before AFCON. Liverpool and City are reluctant to release Salah and Marmoush for mid-December, prioritizing league congestion. Both will depart for Morocco 2025, potentially missing seven to eight club matches through January 18, 2026. Clubs cite fixture pile-up and injury risk after two-day turnarounds. City project Marmoush’s first absence from the Dec 16 EFL Cup; Liverpool anticipate Salah missing the Dec 20 Spurs trip. Arsenal and Chelsea unaffected. Expect negotiations on reporting dates; CAF regulations still govern final release windows.
