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Salah’s AFCON Send-Off Leaves Liverpool With a January Call on His Future

Slot weighs record output against a sharp dip in form.

Overview

  • After a late-November benching and a public row with Arne Slot, Salah was restored and registered an assist in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton on December 13.
  • Salah highlighted his 277 goal contributions for Liverpool as he departed for AFCON, a tally comprising 250 goals and 117 assists in 421 appearances.
  • The forward is at AFCON with Egypt, where he scored a stoppage-time winner in their opener against Zimbabwe.
  • This season he has five goals and four assists for Liverpool, a marked decline compared with his output at the same stage last year.
  • Saudi Pro League interest is reported at around £100m, while Salah remains under contract at Anfield until 2027.