EPL: Slot identifies Salah’s replacement during AFCON

Arne Slot has confirmed that Jeremie Frimpong could fill in for Mohamed Salah when the Egyptian captain departs for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.

Salah is expected to feature for Egypt at the tournament, which will run from December 2025 to January 2026, potentially sidelining him for up to six Premier League matches.

Speaking to reporters, the Liverpool manager explained that Frimpong, signed from Bayer Leverkusen, was recruited partly with this scenario in mind.

“We brought in Frimpong as he can play right-back and right-winger,” Slot said.

“We thought about the fact we are going to miss Mo for six Premier League games maximum during AFCON, which is quite a lot when you consider how well he did last season.”

Salah played a crucial role in Liverpool’s recent title triumph, scoring 28 goals and providing 18 assists in 37 league appearances.