Mohamed Salah pictured back in Liverpool training just TWO DAYS after Africa Cup of Nations final heartbreak – but no sign of Senegal’s hero Sadio Mane ahead of Leicester clash on Thursday night
- Mohamed Salah has been pictured back in training for Liverpool this week
- 29-year-old been away with Egypt for past month at Africa Cup of Nations
- Salah did not take a penalty in Egypt’s shootout defeat to Senegal in the final
- No sign of Sadio Mane yet – who scored the winning penalty of the tournament
Liverpool’s Mohammed Salah has been pictured back in training for the Reds this week – just two days after his AFCON final heartbreak.
The Egyptian winger had been representing his country at the Africa Cup of Nations for the past month, and hasn’t played for Jurgen Klopp’s side since their 2-2 draw with Chelsea at the start of January.
However Liverpool fans will be pleased to see the two-time Golden Boot winner returning to Melwood this week, as they look to keep the pressure on league leaders Manchester City.
Mohamed Salah has been pictured back in training following his AFCON final loss on Sunday
The Egyptian winger pictured in conversation with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp at Melwood
The 29-year-old played seven games for Egypt during the esteemed tournament – with four of the matches requiring extra-time.
Despite the hectic schedule, Salah has reported back to Liverpool training just two days after his national side lost the AFCON final on penalties to Senegal. Salah did not take a penalty in the shootout despite being eligible.
Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane was also involved in the game, and scored the winning penalty, however has not been pictured in training yet.
Salah scored two goals in seven games whilst at the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt
The forward has not featured for Jurgen Klopp’s side since the start of January
Jurgen Klopp confirmed this week that Salah has a good chance of being involved in the Reds’ game against Leicester on Thursday.
Asked specifically if Salah could be involved against Leicester, Klopp replied: ‘Yes, yes. Sadio no chance as he’s not even here, but Mo yes.
‘Mo is now back, I spoke already to him. He is very disappointed of course, but looking forward to all the things coming up here now.
‘I spoke to him and pretty much the first thing Mo told me was: ”I’m ready.” Haha!
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Salah could be involved in their game against Leicester