Overview
- Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said Salah is not in a crisis and has shown high morale in training ahead of Monday’s Group B opener against Zimbabwe in Agadir.
- Salah joined Egypt after a turbulent spell at Liverpool that included benchings, a public complaint about Arne Slot, and what Reuters reported was an apology to teammates.
- Football Insider reports Liverpool now expect Salah to stay through the season, with his future to be revisited in the summer and Saudi interest still hovering.
- That reported stance was said to be reinforced by Alexander Isak’s injury, which has increased reluctance to weaken Liverpool’s attack during the January window.
- Salah, 33, seeks a first AFCON title for Egypt, who also face South Africa and Angola, and he is under contract at Liverpool until 2027 according to multiple reports.