Arne Slot confirms Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool departure date for Africa Cup of Nations 2025 | OneFootball

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool for international duty with Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations on 15 December, Arne Slot has confirmed.

The Reds picked up a precious three points on Sunday in a 2-0 win at West Ham thanks to goals from Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo, with Salah dropped for the first time in the Premier League since April 2024.

But Salah’s form remains a concern for Slot, who could ignite the Reds’ dwindling season without the 33-year-old from the start, and the Dutch coach confirmed the situation surrounding the tournament in Morocco later this month.

“The way we have worked is that there's a communication between all three: the player, the club and country,” Slot confirmed ahead of the midweek Premier League meeting with Sunderland.

“That's nothing new. But Fifa has said 15 December is last day a player has to be released.

“Fortunately, the time I have been here, he has been a superhuman being, but all players around the world, there are times at a club where you are human. He's scored so many goals for us and I'm sure he will in the future. He'll go on 15 December.

Slot continued to discuss Salah’s mindset concerning his struggles this season, with just four goals in 12 Premier League games, confirming that he is not happy.

“Fair assumption and normal reaction for someone who can play for us,” Slot added. “Of course, a player isn't happy he isn't playing, he wasn't the only one I can tell you.

Mohamed Salah has struggled this term for Liverpool (AP)

“The way he behaved was as you would expect from the professional he is, he was very supportive of his team-mates and handled himself really well.

“You can't play that well every three days if you go with your emotions, but Mo is so disciplined. He will always be that top professional, as he was the last few days.”