Manchester City announcement contains subtle hint as to when Mo Salah could return for Liverpool

Liverpool fans hoping to see Mo Salah back in action for the club in midweek may have been given indirect encouragement by one of the Reds’ biggest rivals.

The 33-year-old has been away with Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the past five weeks, scoring four goals as his country made it to the semi-finals but had to settle for fourth place after losing the bronze medal play-off on penalties to Nigeria on Saturday.

It’s hoped that the winger could return to Merseyside in...