Egypt teammates rally behind unsettled Salah before AFCON
While the future of Salah at Liverpool hangs in the balance, Egypt teammates have rallied behind the national team captain ahead of the 2025 AFCON in Morocco...
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While Mohamed Salah's future at Liverpool is uncertain, his Egypt teammates have publicly supported him ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This comes after Salah was benched in recent Liverpool games and expressed feeling "thrown under the bus" by the club.
- Salah, 33, is the captain of the Egypt national team, which will compete in Group B of the AFCON against Angola, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
- Teammates like striker Ahmed "Kouka" Hassan and winger Ahmed "Zizo" El Sayed hailed Salah as a "legend" and the "greatest Liverpool legend of all time."
- Salah has scored just four goals in 13 top-flight appearances this season for Liverpool, who are currently 10th in the league, 10 points behind leaders Arsenal.
- Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has indicated it will do "whatever it can" to recruit Salah during the mid-season transfer window.
- Despite past heartbreaks in AFCON tournaments, Salah believes Egypt will win the trophy before he retires.
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Mohamed Salah Benched at Liverpool, Criticizes Club for Being 'Thrown Under the Bus' - December 2025
Star player Mohamed Salah was benched for recent Liverpool games, including three consecutive matches, and was omitted from the squad for a Champions League tie against Inter Milan. Following this, Salah publicly criticized manager Arne Slot and the club, stating he was "thrown under the bus." The fallout has led Egyptian football fans to turn away from Liverpool matches, impacting viewership in Cairo. While Liverpool manager Arne Slot refused to discuss Salah after a 1-0 win against Inter Milan, Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has urged Salah to reconcile with the club. Salah's Egypt teammates have also publicly supported him ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
