Liverpool received a major boost from Egypt as they exempted Mohamed Salah from international duties during the November international break. The Reds will face Aston Villa at Anfield in the Premier League clash before the international break commence this month.
Liverpool are in the middle of a tough congested fixture period, playing top clubs from Europe in the Champions League. They recently beat Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 at Anfield in the Champions League fixture to maintain their strong form this season.
The Reds have won 14 out of 16 games in all competitions under the leadership of head coach Arne Slot. They secured victory in all the first four Champions League games while successfully proceeding in the Carabao Cup competition’s quarter-finals.
Furthermore, Liverpool are at the top of the Premier League table and needs to build upon their strong campaign start. The Reds have a lot of room for improvement after narrowly winning many games without reaching anywhere near their best.
Salah has continued to play a pivotal role for the club despite the change in staff, showcasing his incredible class. The 32-year-old worried his fanbase last season after suffering a rare long injury lay-off followed by a struggle with form.
According to the Egyptian publication Shorouk News, Egypt have decided to exempt Salah from international duties in November, letting him stay at Liverpool. They decided to let Salah remain at Liverpool to avoid playing him on an artificial turf pitch.
Liverpool needs Salah to remain fit due to his form and after losing Diogo Jota to injury as Federico Chiesa continues to rebuild his fitness. The 32-year-old will play an essential role when the Reds face Real Madrid, Manchester City and Newcastle United after the November international break.
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Navigating through the mid-season period without any injury crisis or drop in form could prove critical for Liverpool. Furthermore, the Reds faced issues with complacency and recovering right after the international break. They would prefer to avoid that when they face Southampton after the November international break.
