Liverpool will need to prepare for Mohamed Salah’s absence during the festive period, as the 33-year-old will be representing Egypt at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Unlike recent tournaments, which typically began after New Year, the upcoming edition kicks off just before Christmas and runs until mid-January. Key AFCON 2025 Dates:Egypt’s AFCON campaign starts on 22 December against Zimbabwe. They’ll then face South Africa on Boxing Day and Angola on 29 December. If Egypt advance past the group stage, their round-of-16…