Mohamed Salah set for Liverpool training 48 hours after Africa Cup of Nations loss and wants to face Leicester - reports

Mohamed Salah is reportedly keen to return to Liverpool training on Tuesday and make himself available for Thursday’s game against Leicester. Salah returned to England on Monday after Egypt’s defeat to clubmate Sadio Mane’s Senegal in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon on Sunday evening. Ad/> It might be expected that Salah would have a few days off considering each of Egypt’s four knockout matches at the tournament went to extra-time.

Premier LeagueWe still want Carvalho, says Klopp04/02/2022 AT 10:38 However, according to the Times he is eager to put his AFCON disappointment behind him by quickly diving back into club football. While Mane has been celebrating after netting Senegal’s winning penalty in the shootout, Salah has reportedly indicated he will be back at training on Tuesday. He will then be assessed by Liverpool’s medical team, who will determine if he is in good enough condition to play against Leicester.

Mane scores winning penalty as Senegal beat Egypt in final Okocha: Mane risked his life taking that penalty Salah has played seven games since January 11 and has spent more than 750 minutes on the pitch. He was consoled after the final defeat by Mane, who reportedly is also hoping to play against Leicester. Salah did not take a penalty in the shootout as Egypt missed two of their first four.

Liverpool have a busy schedule coming up as they have 10 matches across four competitions in the next month. They have been boosted by the returns of Harvey Elliott and Thiago Alcantara as well as the January signing of Luis Diaz. — — - Watch every moment of Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 on discovery+ Africa Cup of NationsSalah says Egypt 'have to make amends' for past losses02/02/2022 AT 12:15