Arne Slot Discusses Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool Return Date
Mohamed Salah is set to play in the third-place play-off for the African Cup of Nations with Egypt against Nigeria. This match will take place in Morocco on Saturday. After this game, Salah will return to Liverpool’s AXA Training Centre.
Slot Discusses Salah’s Return Timeline
During a recent press conference ahead of the match against Burnley, Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot provided an update on Salah’s potential return to the team. Slot indicated that Salah could rejoin the squad next week. “We are in talks with him regarding expectations from both parties, but first, he must play on Saturday,” he stated.
Importance of Mohamed Salah
Arne Slot emphasized the importance of Salah to the team. “Mo has been so crucial for this club and for me as a coach. I am thrilled he will be back,” he said. Regardless of the number of attackers available, Slot expressed his enthusiasm for Salah’s return.
Potential for Champions League Action
When asked about Salah’s chances of participating in the upcoming Champions League fixture against Marseille next Wednesday, Slot mentioned, “That’s something we are discussing now.” The decision will likely depend on how Salah performs in the upcoming match and his recovery thereafter.
- Match Date: Saturday
- Opponent: Nigeria
- Location: Morocco
- Return Timeline: Expected next week
- Champions League Fixture: Marseille on Wednesday
As Salah prepares for this critical match, his performance will play a significant role in determining his readiness to rejoin Liverpool for their upcoming challenges.
