Liverpool fans are preparing for a difficult few months as Mohamed Salah gears up to represent Egypt at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations — and this time, rumors suggest it could mark the end of his club career.
The tournament, running from December 21 to January 18, will see Salah miss several key fixtures during one of the busiest phases of the Premier League season. Reports from WinWin Sports claim Egypt manager Hossam Hassan plans to call up his squad as early as December 7, meaning Salah could play his final club game before AFCON against Brighton on December 13.
If that happens, Liverpool could be without their star forward for up to six matches, including crucial league and European ties. Unlike the 2022 World Cup, the Premier League will continue during AFCON — leaving manager Arne Slot with a major challenge.
Since joining in 2017, Salah has become Liverpool’s defining player, scoring over 200 goals and inspiring the club’s modern success under Jürgen Klopp. Now 33, he remains in peak condition and determined to finally win AFCON with Egypt after near-misses in 2017 and 2021.
For Slot, the task is to fill the void left by his talisman. Players like Luis Díaz, Diogo Jota, Cody Gakpo, and Darwin Núñez will share the attacking burden, but Salah’s leadership and consistency are irreplaceable.
Beyond the short-term concern, Salah’s future at Anfield remains uncertain. Despite being under contract until 2027, speculation of a possible move — or even retirement from club football — continues to swirl.
As the countdown to AFCON begins, Liverpool fans face a bittersweet reality: cheering their hero on the international stage while hoping his Anfield chapter isn’t nearing its end. Because when Mohamed Salah plays, Liverpool believe — and belief has always been their greatest strength
