Mohamed Salah: Egypt teammates rally behind unsettled teammate before AFCON

Amidst uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah's future with Liverpool, his Egyptian national teammates are offering support as he prepares for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, beginning December 21. Salah's recent benching and omission from a Champions League match have fueled speculation about his strained relationship with the club. Several Egyptian players, including Ahmed Hassan and Ahmed El Sayed, have publicly defended Salah's talent and leadership, emphasizing his importance to both club and country. Egypt, a seven-time AFCON champion, will compete in Group B against Angola, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, with their base in Agadir for the first round. The support from his national team comes as Liverpool struggles in the Premier League, currently sitting in 10th place.

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