Tonight, all eyes will be on the stadium where Egyptian star Mohamed Salah to make his official debut for Liverpool, following his participation with the Egyptian national team in the recent Africa Cup of Nations (Morocco 2025). This return is expected to be a huge morale and tactical boost for the Reds at a crucial point in the season.
Dutch coach Arne Slot that Mohamed Salah will start for Liverpool against Olympique Marseille in their Champions League group stage match at 11 pm on Wednesday.
Details of the Egyptian king's absence and his anticipated return
The Egyptian international winger had missed nine consecutive matches for Liverpool across all domestic and continental competitions due to his participation with the Egyptian national team in the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. This absence impacted some of the team's results, making his return tonight a highly anticipated event for the Anfield faithful, who are eager to see the team regain its attacking balance and goal-scoring prowess that comes with a player of Salah's caliber leading the line.
The importance of the match and the context of the European competition
This match takes on added importance as it comes in the seventh round of the Champions League, where Liverpool will be looking to secure their place in the knockout stages and avoid complicated scenarios. The Marseille game will be a true test of the team's readiness under Arne Slott, especially with the integration of players returning from international duty into the starting lineup.
Liverpool's official lineup for the match against Marseille
Dutch coach Arne Slot revealed a formidable attacking lineup, featuring a mix of experience, youth, and strong signings. The lineup is as follows:
- Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker.
- Defense line: Jeremy Frimpong, Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkiz.
- Midfield: Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai.
- Attackers: Mohamed Salah, Hugo Eketiki, Florian Wirtz.
The public is counting heavily on the expected harmony between Mohamed Salah and young names such as Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitiki, in a lineup that looks very promising and capable of going far in the competition for the continental title.
