Sport|Africa Cup of NationsSalah will be welcomed back at Liverpool after AFCON, says SlotUnsettled forward Mohamed Salah is set to return to Liverpool on Sunday, once his AFCON duty with Egypt comes to an end.

Liverpool is set to welcome Mohamed Salah back following his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Salah is expected to play in Egypt's third-place playoff against Nigeria on Saturday, Jan 15, 2026, in Morocco. His return has been a focal point since his public comments in early December.

Arne Slot, Liverpool's manager, addressed Salah's return in a pre-match news conference. Slot expressed satisfaction about Salah's return, highlighting his importance to the club. Slot stated that even with a full roster, Salah's return is welcomed.

Salah, who secured 29 goals last season, winning the Premier League Golden Boot, has only scored four goals in the current campaign. Slot indicated that Salah is expected to be available next week, following discussions about his commitments.

Liverpool will face Marseille in the Champions League on Wednesday, followed by a Premier League match against Bournemouth. Despite a challenging period earlier in the season, Liverpool remains unbeaten in their last 11 games across all competitions.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.