Overview
- An official Egypt FA statement confirmed Salah will not feature against Cape Verde in Monday’s Al Ain International Cup third-place play-off.
- The match is set for Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, following Egypt’s 2-0 semi-final loss to Uzbekistan in which Salah played 90 minutes.
- Salah is expected to be available for Liverpool’s Premier League return against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, November 22.
- Salah remains set to captain Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from December 21 to January 18, which could see him miss at least three and potentially up to eight Liverpool games if Egypt reach the final in Rabat.
- The FA also noted injuries to Ahmed Sayed Zizo and Hamdi Fathi and recovery work for Salah Mohsen, while coverage highlights Salah’s lower output this season with five goals and three assists in 16 Liverpool appearances.