Egyptian football fans have rallied behind Mohamed Salah as the Liverpool forward joins his national team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Salah, 32, has faced a turbulent period at Liverpool after publicly criticizing the club and coach Arne Slot, claiming he had been “thrown under the bus” during a poor run of form. His comments fueled speculation about a possible January move to the Saudi Pro League. Salah was initially left out of Liverpool’s squad for their Champions League fixture at Inter Milan but returned to play in Saturday’s 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton, coming off the bench to assist a goal. That assist helped him surpass Wayne Rooney to become the Premier League player with the most goal involvements for a single club, totaling 277 contributions.
Despite club uncertainties, Salah remains committed to Egypt’s AFCON campaign, where the Pharaohs aim to secure their eighth continental title. Egypt has been drawn into Group D alongside Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Angola, opening their tournament on 22 December against Zimbabwe. Fans across Egypt have expressed support for their captain on social media, emphasizing his importance to the national team’s title ambitions and celebrating his record-breaking Premier League achievement.
