Well, how do you do, footie aficionados! Liverpool has been in quite a pickle with Mohamed Salah getting ready to saunter off to AFCON. The lad’s a goal-scoring whiz, and losing him for any stretch could be a right nightmare for the team’s Premier League dreams. But brace yourselves, because it seems like Lady Luck might just smile upon Liverpool after all.

So, here’s the scoop. The last time Salah dashed off to AFCON, he practically carried Egypt to the final. If history repeats itself, Liverpool could be facing up to nine games without their star winger, including a crucial rumble with Arsenal. Eek. However, if Egypt’s AFCON adventure is cut short, Salah could be back in the game in as quick as four matches. Not too shabby, huh?

Now, I can practically hear your brain ticking – will Egypt pull a magical rabbit out of the hat or flounder like a fish out of water? Who knows, but here’s what we’re aware of. Egypt’s ranking isn’t too shabby at 33rd place, but they’ve had a few stumbles in qualifying matches. On the flip side, they’ve also pulled off some impressive wins, including a jaw-dropping victory against Belgium. If they can keep that mojo going, who knows how far they might go?

But here’s the juicy bit. If Egypt takes the tournament by storm and ends up mixing it with the big boys like Morocco, it might be “game over” for Salah’s return. On the other hand, if Egypt turns the tables, well, let’s just say Liverpool fans might have something to grin about sooner than expected.

One thing’s for certain – the AFCON saga is just getting warmed up, and Liverpool’s fortunes might dangle in the balance. Whether Salah’s absence ends up feeling like a minor hiccup or an agonisingly long wait, time will tell. So stay tuned, because this could be one wild ride for the Reds!