October 12th 2024.
Liverpool fans can rejoice as Mohamed Salah is set to return to the team earlier than expected, giving the team a much-needed boost ahead of their game against Chelsea. There were concerns that Salah may have gotten injured while playing for Egypt against Mauritania, but the star player will be back in Merseyside before the two nations meet again on Tuesday.
Egypt's manager, Hossam Hassan, has expressed concerns over the artificial turf at the venue and the aggressive nature of the Mauritania players. He has even stated that if any of his players approach him with concerns, he will allow them to skip the game. This news is music to the ears of Liverpool's coach, Arne Slot, who will be happy to have Salah back in the team.
Hassan stated, "If any player asks not to play the next match, which will be on an artificial turf pitch, I will agree. The Mauritanian national team plays hard and with violent tackles as well. If Salah asks me not to play the next match, I will agree because of the difficulty of the pitch and in order to preserve it." He also mentioned that Liverpool did not request for Salah to be rested, and no one from the team asked him to do so.
The Egyptian Football Association has now officially confirmed that Salah will be leaving the squad and returning to Liverpool. In a statement, they said, "During the session, it was agreed to rest the player from the upcoming match against Mauritania, scheduled for October 15, in the fourth round of the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations."
This news not only benefits Liverpool, but it also gives Salah the much-needed rest he deserves. He will not be playing in Egypt's game next week, giving him time to recover and prepare for Liverpool's game against Chelsea on October 20th. And that's not all, as Liverpool's other star player, Virgil van Dijk, will also be returning to the team earlier than expected.
Van Dijk was sent off late in Friday's Nations League draw with Hungary and will be suspended for Monday's game against Germany. The Dutch FA has agreed to let him return home early, and van Dijk himself has expressed his desire to take a break from the hectic schedule. He stated, "I would have liked to continue supporting the team, but I indicated that I would like to go home. There has been a lot of talk about all the matches we have to play, all the travel. It is a good time to take a rest."
This is good news for Liverpool, as they will have two of their top players well-rested and ready to take on Chelsea. With Salah and van Dijk back in the team, Liverpool's chances of winning against Chelsea are significantly boosted. Fans can now eagerly await the game and hope for a victory.
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