Liverpool's Salah Faces AFCON Dilemma as Crucial Fixtures Loom

Liverpool has emerged as a winner from the weekend's Premier League action after securing a crucial 2-0 victory over West Ham, snapping a devastating run of six defeats in their last seven matches. However, the club now faces a major challenge as Mohamed Salah is expected to depart mid-December to join Egypt's preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations. The Egyptian national team wants Salah in camp by December 14th for a friendly against Nigeria, with the tournament running from December 21st through January 18th in Morocco. This means Liverpool could lose their star player during the most congested period of the European calendar, forcing Salah to miss crucial Premier League fixtures against Brighton, Tottenham, Wolves, Leeds, Fulham, Arsenal, Burnley, Bournemouth, and Newcastle, plus important Champions League matches against Marseille and Qarabag, and an FA Cup tie in January.

In La Liga, Barcelona has reclaimed the top spot after Real Madrid stumbled with three consecutive draws against Rayo Vallecano, Elche, and Girona. Barcelona's resurgence comes after they defeated Alaves 3-1, with young star Lamine Yamal scoring and assisting in the victory. Real Madrid now sits in second place, five points behind Barcelona, raising questions about manager Xabi Alonso's tactical approach after an inconsistent run of form. Meanwhile, defending Serie A champions Napoli sit level with AC Milan after defeating Roma 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico, with the title race extremely tight with just one point separating the top four teams.

Paris Saint-Germain has struggled domestically after losing 1-0 to Monaco, their second Ligue 1 defeat of the season. Manager Luis Enrique benched several key players and called it the worst match of the season. In the Champions League, Barcelona faces a demanding December with six games across three competitions, including a critical match against Atletico Madrid and a must-win game against Eintracht Frankfurt to secure a top-eight finish in the league phase.

Manchester United has shown improvement under Ruben Amorim with four wins in seven matches after their 2-1 comeback victory over Crystal Palace. The club now sits seventh, just four points behind Manchester City, positioning themselves well for a Champions League push. The Premier League and European competitions continue to deliver dramatic finishes and shifting dynamics as the season intensifies heading into the winter months.

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