Liverpool’s Mo Salah has revealed a fresh haircut and a neatly trimmed beard as he gears up for the African Cup of Nations with the Egyptian national team. The 31-year-old forward, who recently joined the team in preparation for the continental competition set to kick off in the Ivory Coast, showcased his new look in training.

In the last African Cup of Nations, Egypt reached the final but suffered a 4-2 penalty shootout defeat to Senegal following a goalless draw two years ago. The Egyptian National Side, posted on X (formerly Twitter), shared images of Salah sporting his updated appearance, generating positive reactions from fans. One Liverpool supporter remarked, “5 years younger with that new hairstyle. Good Luck king.”

During his final domestic games before heading off for international duty, Salah faced criticism online for his previous curly long locks. Despite this, he delivered an impressive performance, scoring a goal and assisting another in Liverpool’s 4-2 victory over Newcastle United on New Year’s Day.

As Salah embarks on his AFCON journey, Egypt finds itself in Group B, set to face Mozambique, Ghana, and Cape Verde in their initial three matches of the tournament. However, Liverpool fans may need to brace for Salah’s absence as he could miss up to eight club games, starting with the FA Cup clash against Premier League rivals Arsenal.

In a playful comment, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp jokingly expressed that he wasn’t wishing Salah too much success with Egypt, as a shorter stay at AFCON would mean an earlier return to domestic action for the star striker. The playful banter highlights the delicate balance between international duty and club commitments.