Mohamed Salah returns: Can he lead Liverpool back to the top?
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Egypt’s star Mohamed Salah might have ended the tournament on a higher note had his national team claimed third place, but the "Pharaohs" finished fourth, with Salah also missing a penalty in the decisive shootout.
After more than a month away, Mohamed Salah is back at Liverpool - but his return won’t be straightforward, as he faces three key challenges that he must navigate carefully:
Mohamed Salah: From celebration to disappointment
Egypt had a strong start in the Africa Cup of Nations, held in Morocco, with Mohamed Salah scoring multiple goals and delivering an impressive performance not seen from him this season with Liverpool.
Despite Mohamed Salah’s outstanding performance, scoring four goals, Egypt finished the continental tournament in a disappointing position.
Salah now faces the challenge of overcoming the mental strain from this outcome and ensuring it does not affect his form with Liverpool, particularly after missing a penalty in the final match.
Mohamed Salah and saving Liverpool
As the Africa Cup of Nations concludes and the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico approaches, Mohamed Salah is fully aware of the significant responsibility that awaits him.
Most importantly for Liverpool fans, Salah needs to regain his form and lead the team to a top position in the Premier League - perhaps even the top spot - despite Arsenal’s strong performance.
While Liverpool did not lose a single match without Mohamed Salah, they struggled to achieve meaningful wins, settling for four draws in the Premier League and displaying underwhelming performances.
Thus, the Egyptian star is tasked with bringing Liverpool back on the right track.
Mohamed Salah and his return to the starting lineup
This is the big question on everyone’s mind. Before his departure for the Africa Cup of Nations, Salah’s relationship with Dutch coach Arne Slot was reportedly tense. Now, the Egyptian star will need to reclaim his place in the starting lineup - if Slot allows it.