Egypt’s national team captain, Mohamed Salah, has received a warm welcome at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, following a public feud with Liverpool’s head coach, Arne Slot. The Egyptian team is set to face Zimbabwe on Monday night, as they begin their pursuit of a record eighth title at the tournament.

Egypt’s head coach, Hossam Hassan, expressed confidence in Salah’s abilities, stating that the player will be one of the best in the tournament, with the support of his teammates and coaching staff. Hassan emphasized that Salah is an icon and one of the world’s top players, and that he has the team’s full support. The coach also noted that Salah has been training with the enthusiasm of a newly called-up player, despite being an experienced international.

The warm reception in Morocco comes after a tumultuous period for Salah at Liverpool, where his future was cast into doubt. The player had accused the club of “throwing him under the bus” after being dropped for three consecutive games, and revealed that he no longer has a relationship with coach Arne Slot. This led to speculation about a potential move to Saudi Arabia in January.

Salah’s recent performances for Liverpool have been marked by inconsistency, having been an unused substitute in a 2-2 draw against Leeds and dropped from the lineup for a Champions League match against Inter Milan. However, he returned to form in a Premier League game against Brighton, setting up a goal in Liverpool’s 2-0 win.

As Egypt prepares to face Zimbabwe at the Stade Adrar in Agadir on Monday, the team will be looking to Salah to lead by example. With his experience and skill, he will be crucial in Egypt’s bid to win the Africa Cup of Nations. The match is scheduled to kick off at 21:00 CET, and will be a key test for both teams in the tournament. With Hassan’s confidence in Salah and the team’s support, Egypt will be hoping to make a strong start to their campaign.