Egyptian attacker Mohamed Salah will miss the Pharaohs’ international friendly game with the Super Eagles billed for December 14th after Liverpool confirmed that he would only be released for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations a day later.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot officially confirmed yesterday that Salah will depart to join the Egyptian squad on 15th December , ending speculation about when the winger would link up with the Pharaohs.
The announcement also put to rest the desire to have the Liverpool goal machine available for the tie with Nigeria.
That date ensures Salah will remain available for Liverpool’s upcoming Premier League match against Sunderland (December 3rd ), Leeds United (December 6th and Brighton & Hove Albion on 13th December.
This move follows coordination between player, club and country, Slot said — following a period of negotiations with the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) and Liverpool’s management.
With AFCON starting 21st December in Morocco and running until 18th January 2026, Liverpool now know they’ll be without Salah for several Premier League games — beginning with the fixture away to Tottenham Hotspur on 20th December, and continuing through games against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 27th December at home — among others.
Slot stressed that despite recent rotations and a dip in form, Salah remains a professional and a key figure for both club and country.
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