Mo Salah gives the ideal response after Egypt omit him from their latest international match.

There couldn’t be a better-timed update this week than seeing Mo Salah jump straight back into training after being rested by Egypt.

The national team announced that the 33-year-old would miss their friendly against Cape Verde, and Salah quickly shared an Instagram clip from his home gym, showing he’s already preparing for Liverpool’s clash with Nottingham Forest.

Salah back to work before Liverpool vs Forest

The Egyptian FA confirmed he’d been given a planned rest, with his absence purely precautionary rather than due to injury. Instead of taking time off, Salah immediately returned to his personal training routine – another example of the elite professionalism he’s shown throughout his nine years at the club.

With a demanding run of fixtures ahead and the Premier League table tightening, seeing our No.11 pushing himself early in the week is encouraging.

Why this matters after a tough spell for Salah

Salah’s mindset has been a notable storyline this season, especially after his emotional ON Sport TV interview where he admitted he used to cry in private during his early years in Europe. Updates like this gym session underline the mentality that has driven his rise.

It’s a reminder of how far he’s come and why he remains vital for us: he always responds by working even harder.

Arne Slot will know that a fully focused, fully fit Salah gives Liverpool an extra edge — something the team desperately needs after recent attacking struggles.

With Forest up next at Anfield, Salah showing he’s using his international break to stay sharp rather than switch off is exactly the momentum shift we’ve been hoping for.