Mohamed Salah returning to Liverpool but could head back for Afcon semis

Jürgen Klopp will welcome Mohamed Salah back to Melwood next week, but the forward could return to the Africa Cup of Nations later on. Photograph: Mike Egerton/PA

Mohamed Salah is poised to return to Liverpool to undergo his rehabilitation from a muscle injury, but could fly back to the Africa Cup of Nations if Egypt advance to the tournament semi-finals.

Without Salah, Jürgen Klopp’s side moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 4-0 win at Bournemouth courtesy of two second-half goals apiece from Darwin Núñez and Diogo Jota.