Mohamed Salah has returned to Liverpool training after his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Egyptian forward was pictured at the AXA Training Centre on Tuesday, rejoining his teammates as they prepare for their upcoming Champions League match against Marseille.

Salah's return comes after Egypt's journey in the AFCON tournament concluded with a fourth-place finish, following a semi-final defeat by Senegal and a loss to Nigeria in the third-place play-off. He participated in six games for his national side during the tournament.

Prior to his departure for AFCON, Salah's future at Liverpool was uncertain after he made comments indicating a rift with manager Arne Slot. He felt he was "thrown under the bus" after being benched for three consecutive games. Despite the tension, Salah featured as a substitute in the Premier League match against Brighton before joining the Egyptian national team. Slot has since stated that the club has moved on from the situation.

Slot expressed his satisfaction with Salah's return, emphasizing his importance to the team. He also alluded to Liverpool's current injury situation, with Alexander Isak ruled out.

It is not yet confirmed whether Salah will feature in the Champions League match against Marseille. Liverpool are currently ninth in the Champions League league phase, and are likely needing 4 points from their final two games to finish in the top eight. A win against Marseille is crucial for the Reds to avoid the play-off round.

Salah's return provides a boost to Liverpool's attacking options. With 250 goals in 421 appearances for Liverpool, Salah is the club's third-highest goalscorer of all time. He has won two Premier League titles and the Champions League since joining from Roma in 2017.