Blow for Liverpool as they could be without Mohamed Salah for longer than expected | OneFootball

Liverpool could be without Mohamed Salah for longer than expected due to international commitments.

According to the Daily Mirror, the 33-year-old could miss the Reds’ home fixture with Brighton & Hove Albion due to his engagements with Egypt. 

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will start on December 21, but the Pharaohs want Salah for a mid-December friendly before the tournament. 

With AFCON running from December 21 to January 18, Liverpool could be without Salah for an extended period. 

If Egypt fail to make it beyond the group stage, the experienced forward could be available for the Reds’ home meeting with Leeds United on New Year’s Day. 

However, their trip to Fulham three days later is a more realistic return date. 

Salah has been struggling for form this season, scoring five goals in 15 appearances across all competitions. 

He was the top goalscorer last season when Slot’s side lifted the Premier League title. 

Liverpool were expected to be in contention for the league title in 2025-26, having spent a record £445 million on new signings last summer. 

Their performances have been disappointing, with the team eighth in the table after losing five of their 11 matches. 

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