With the semi-finals just around the corner, oddschecker have taken a look at the latest AFCON odds and the potential implications for Liverpool.
A Mo Salah inspired extra time winner saw Egypt progress to the semi-finals on Sunday after coming back from 1-0 down to beat Morocco 2-1. It was the captain and talisman who made the difference, following up a 53rd minute equaliser by teeing up Trezeguet for the winner.
Egypt will play Cameroon on Thursday 3rd February in a bid to book their place in the final on Sunday. The result of the semi-final clash is likely to have implications for Salah's Liverpool, who return to Premier League action on Thursday 10th February against Leicester.
Semi-final AFCON Odds
Egypt are underdogs with bookmakers at a best price of 10/3, with Cameroon the favourites at 13/10.
On the other side of the draw, Burkina Faso and Senegal go head to head after beating Tunisia and Equitorial Guinea respectively to book their places in the semi-final.
There have been question marks over Sadio Mane’s fitness with Liverpool reportedly unhappy with the way his concussion was handled by the Senegalese medical team. Mane suffered a concussion against Cape Verde but was back in action the following game, raising eyebrows in the process.
Senegal are odds-on favourites to get the better of Burkina Faso at best odds of 9/10. They also remain tournament favourites at 13/8 after benefiting from an easier draw in the knock-out stages.
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Leicester to face weakened Liverpool?
Klopp could potentially face a selection headache should Senegal and Egypt both progress to the final on Sunday. And even if they fail to progress, there is a 3rd/4th play-off earlier on the same day.
Liverpool are currently odds-on favourites to win their first league match back against Leicester but those odds could shift depending on the result of the AFCON semi-finals. Leicester are 10/1 to win at Anfield and may well be the bet if Mane and Salah are absent.
