“I’m using this indefinite strike to fight against and address the issues with the club. If the fans love me as they claim then I should have their full support” – Bad news hits as Liverpool is to face the absence of their key player as the player as refused to play for the club indefinitely The unavailability of this star player poses a significant challenge for the team, impacting their lineup and strategy in the upcoming fixtures.

Liverpool is set to face a significant setback as their star player, Mo Salah, is poised to be absent for an extended period due to his involvement in the AFCON, commencing in January.

The Egyptian sensation has displayed outstanding form, contributing 15 goals and 8 assists in 24 appearances across various competitions this season.

The AFCON, spanning from January 13 to February 11, coincides with Liverpool’s schedule of 5 crucial matches, including a League Cup semi-final second leg and an away fixture against Arsenal.

Salah’s potential prolonged absence poses a major challenge, placing responsibility on Klopp’s alternatives in attack, such as Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, and Cody Gakpo, as Diogo Jota is currently sidelined due to injury.

Klopp is hopeful that the remaining forwards will step up in Salah’s stead, considering his consistent threat in the team.