Liverpool facing huge Mohamed Salah blow for Arsenal showdown after Premier League fixture release - This year’s Africa Cup of Nations will have a big impact on Liverpool

Mohamed Salah could miss as many as six of Liverpool's Premier League matches when he takes part in this season's Africa Cup of Nations

But it’s the potential absence of talisman Salah at the Emirates Stadium on January 7 that will worry the Liverpool faithful, given the fixture comes in between AFCON’s round-of-16 and quarter-final stage. Unless Egypt suffer a group stage exit, it’s unlikely Salah will be part of the squad for the trip to Arsenal.