Salah has a new role with Egypt that he has never had with Liverpool

Egypt's African Cup campaign begins this Sunday against Mozambique and all eyes have been focused on Mohamed Salah in the run-up to the match because, due to his records, he is the reference player of the national team. Check here all the soccer betting odds. The Liverpool winger, who has been in fine form, heads into this competition eager to further increase his individual stats, to the benefit of his side.

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In the African Cup seasons, which is one every two seasons, there is a general outflow of Africans from the big European clubs. Go back to the summer for a moment. Barça got rid of Abde and Kessié; City, Mahrez; Bayern, Mané; Inter, Onana; Ajax sold Kudus; Villarreal, Chukwueze.... It is no coincidence. The best players of that continent are leaving these days for the Africa Cup of Nations, leaving coaches, teammates, fans and leagues orphaned. It is better to make amends than to regret it today when it starts.

Since his Africa Cup debut in 2017, Salah has been involved in 64% of the goals. The Egyptians have scored on 14 occasions and 9 of those came from the boots of their top star (6 goals and 3 assists). Looking ahead to the match against Mozambique, and the following matches against Ghana and Cape Verde, Mohamed is expected to continue to make a difference in attack. Now, the problem will be for Liverpool. The 'Reds' could lose their most influential player until February 11, should they reach the final.

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Salah's new position

Egypt coach Rui Vitoria has surprised everyone with the new position he has given Mohamed Salah in the national team because although he starts on the right wing as he does in Liverpool, he gives him the freedom to play more in the center of the field to be the playmaker. This could be replicated by Jurgen Klopp with the Reds when he returns.