Liverpool’s star player Mohamed Salah might be absent for a significant part of next season, even if he signs a new deal at Anfield. The reason behind this is the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which is scheduled to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.¹
As Salah is an Egyptian national, he will likely be called up to represent his country in the AFCON. This would mean that he would miss several Liverpool games during the festive period, including crucial Premier League matches and potentially even the League Cup semi-finals.
It’s worth noting that Sergio Aguero recently claimed that Salah has already signed a new deal with Liverpool, but this has not been officially confirmed by the club.² Regardless of his contract situation, Salah’s potential absence due to AFCON would still be a significant concern for Liverpool.
