The 31-year-old striker, serving as his nation’s captain, scored a goal in a 1-1 tie against Guinea-Bissau, boosting his tally of international goals to 57. This recent goal helped Egypt maintain their unbeaten streak in qualifying and hold onto the lead in Group A.

Salah’s crucial contribution came in the 70th minute, as Egypt sought to secure a point in stoppage-time. Although substitutions were being considered, with Mostafa Fathi and Nasser Maher poised on the sidelines, only Maher ended up entering the field, while Fathi remained on the bench.

In response to allegations that Salah refused to be substituted, the Egyptian FA stated via King Fut, “There is absolutely no truth to the rumours that Mohamed Salah refused to leave the pitch. Salah was not going to be substituted off in the first place. Hossam Hassan was content with only bringing on Nasser Maher.”

Salah is expected to return to Liverpool this summer, as talks of a transfer to the Saudi Pro League diminish. However, Liverpool might face another challenge from Egypt, as they have expressed plans to include a key player in their squad for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, potentially causing Salah to miss part of pre-season under new Anfield manager Arne Slot.

Mohamed Salah

This season he played in total 32 times for 2536 minutes for Premier League.

Mohamed Salah scored 18 goals for Liverpool. He procured 9 assists. He received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 3rd in Premier League. In the last match Liverpool won 2-0 against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Liverpool performance and stats

Liverpool is currently 3rd in the Premier League with 79 points.

In the last 38 games, it has won 24 times, drawn 10 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Liverpool won 2-0 against Wolverhampton Wanderers.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 84 goals and conceding 41.​