Latest Liverpool news: Salah scores incredible free-kick in Egypt’s 2-0 win over Uganda
Egypt made it three wins from as many group games at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The hosts defeated Uganda to easily qualify for the knockout rounds and will be one of the favourites to land the AFCON title.
Mohamed Salah seems to be carrying his Liverpool form for his national side and scored a wonderful free-kick in the first half.
The 27-year-old also scored in the previous game as Egypt dispatched Congo 2-0. They also saw off Uganda with a similar score-line.
The Liverpool star whipped in a free-kick in the 36th minute to send the home fans crazy, and the game was wrapped up by Ahmed El Mohamady, who got a goal in
The other participants for the knockout stages are yet to be confirmed, but Egypt should feel confident of doing well at home.
The Pharaohs certainly have a great chance as long as Salah does well, and it will be interesting to see how he performs in the upcoming games.
Liverpool need Salah to be fresh for the next season
The worry with the AFCON is that it runs up to 19th July. Liverpool’s first Premier League clash would be less than a month away, and Salah needs to rest before returning to Anfield.
We need Salah to be well-rested for a tough campaign ahead, and it will be interesting to see when he returns after the AFCON.
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The 27-year-old had a busy summer last time too, thanks to Egypt’s participation in the World Cup.
