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Salah Disappointed After Egypt's Loss, Liverpool Future Uncertain

1/16/2026

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Salah's Disappointment Unfolds

Mohamed Salah of Egypt expresses disappointment after Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final loss to Senegal, despite scoring four goals.
Salah's future with Liverpool remains uncertain after an interview about his treatment.
Salah last started for Liverpool on November 26.
Liverpool has gone 11 games unbeaten.
Injuries to Liverpool include Liverpool's Alexander Isak out until March and Conor Bradley out for the season.

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Salah Aims for Glory

Egypt faces Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinals, aiming for a record-extending eighth title.
Mohamed Salah, Egyptian forward and scorer with four goals, seeks to win AFCON after twice finishing runner-up.
Senegal reached semifinals after finishing top of Group D and defeating Mali 1-0 in quarterfinals.
Egypt topped their group and eliminated Ivory Coast 3-2, with most of the squad fit aside from injured Mohamed Hamdi.

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Salah's Disappointment Unfolds

Mohamed Salah of Egypt expresses disappointment after Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final loss to Senegal, despite scoring four goals.
Salah's future with Liverpool remains uncertain after an interview about his treatment.
Salah last started for Liverpool on November 26.
Liverpool has gone 11 games unbeaten.
Injuries to Liverpool include Liverpool's Alexander Isak out until March and Conor Bradley out for the season.

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