Liverpool’s star player, Mohamed Salah, and the captain of the Egyptian national team, initiated a conversation with some of his fellow teammates following the unexpected elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations in the Round of 16 against the Republic of Congo.
The match concluded with a dramatic penalty shootout, resulting in an 8-7 defeat after a 1-1 draw in both regular and extra time.
The intricate details of Mohamed Salah’s call with national team players
According to an insider within the Egyptian national team camp, speaking exclusively to “Al Watan Sport,” Mohamed Salah reached out to some of the players on Monday morning to offer his condolences and support after the team’s exit from the AFCON.
The source stated, “Mohamed Salah communicated with several members of the Egyptian national team this morning to console the players after their elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations in the Round of 16 on Sunday.”
Furthermore, the source added, “During his conversation with some players, Mohamed Salah affirmed that he will not retire from international duty.
He expressed his hope to lead Egypt to the 2026 World Cup and clinch the African Cup of Nations title in the upcoming tournament.”
Mohamed Salah had left the national team camp after the group stage due to a second-degree hamstring injury, adding a layer of complexity to Egypt’s campaign in the tournament.
As discussions about Salah’s future unfold, the focus remains on his determination to guide Egypt to future international successes.
