Mohamed Salah will escape the tension at Liverpool for a spell when he heads to Morocco with Egypt next week for the Africa Cup of Nations, following his clash with the Premier League champions’ manager Arne Slot, Reuters reported. 

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan confirmed Salah's place in the side on Thursday when he announced his 28-man squad for the tournament, which kicks off on December 21, and the 33-year-old winger will miss at least two league games for Liverpool.

Club talisman Salah caused a media storm with comments after last weekend's Premier League draw with Leeds United when he said he had been made a scapegoat for Liverpool's poor form and that his relationship with Slot had deteriorated, according to Reuters.