Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that star forward Mohamed Salah will join the Egypt squad for the Africa Cup of Nations on December 15, confirming his departure date from the Premier League champions.
According to a report from The Standard, Liverpool manager Arne Slot has officially confirmed the date when Mohamed Salah will depart the club to join the Egyptian national team for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Premier League champions will lose their talisman mid-month as Slot confirmed Salah “will join up with the Egypt squad on December 15.”
The departure of Salah, who has been central to Liverpool’s attack since his arrival in 2017, marks a significant period for the club as they navigate a busy schedule without their star player.
The Africa Cup of Nations tournament, held in Ivory Coast, is scheduled to run from January 2026.
While the exact length of Salah’s absence depends on Egypt’s progress in the competition, his confirmed date of departure means he will miss a series of crucial fixtures across the Premier League and domestic cup competitions during the festive period and early 2026.
This confirmation clarifies the forward’s immediate future following a period of speculation regarding when Egypt would require their players to report for international duty.
Slot and his squad will now have to prepare for the extended absence, relying on other attacking options to maintain their form and challenge for trophies while Salah is away on “Africa Cup on Nations duty.”