Another busy season is in store for Liverpool, because they want to challenge silverware in several competitions, and they will have to be for part of it without Mo Salah.
The side of Arne Slot will be out to retain their Premier League crown in 2025/26 and a challenge in the Champions League, League Cup and FA Cup, which provides another ruthless season.
There is also the consideration of another Africa Cup of Nations in the middle season, which Salah will see Miss Games during the festive period while competing for Egypt.
“We have thought about the fact that we are going to miss Mo, I think I think as a maximum for six games – but that is quite a lot in the Premier League, especially when you see how well he did last season,” Slot said.
This year’s AFCON, held in Morocco, will start December 21 and conclude January 18.
Keydata before 2025/26
• August 28 – Champions League Draw
• September 1 – Transfer -window closes
• 1-9 September First international break
• 16-18 September First Champions League match
• 23/24 – Carabao Cup third round
• 6-14 October Second international break
• November 10-18 Third international break
• December 21 – Afcon starts
• January 1 – Winter transfer window is opened
• January 10 – FA Cup third round
• January 18 – Afcon ends
• January 28 – Define ‘League’ competition match for Champions League
• February 2 – Winter transfer window closes
• 17/18 February – Champions League Knockouts/Play-Offs start
• March 22 – Carabao Cup Final
• March 23-31 Fourth international break
• May 16 – FA Cup final
• May 24 – Last day of Premier League
• May 30 – Champions League final
• 11 June – World Cup 2026 starts
For the last time there will be four international windows, because the breaks of September and October are combined from 2026 – following the World Cup of the Summer.
Liverpool played 56 games last season and this time has the potential for a maximum of 67, with a guaranteed eight games in the first phase of the Champions League.
The time between the start of the Premier League season of Liverpool and the final of the Champions League is 288 days, an intense schedule if the men of Slot can go the distance.
Liverpool’s most important dates
• Vs. Everton: September 20 (h), April 18 (A)
• Vs. Man United: October 18 (H), 2 May (A)
• Vs. Male city: November 8 (A), 7 February (H)
• Vs. Arsenal: August 30 (H), 7 January (A)
• December 26/27: Wolves (H)
• Last road race: Aston Villa – May 17
• Last Game of Season: Brentford (H) – May 24
With a large number of new signing sessions and a title to defend, this season will again be an intense trip. Enjoy it!
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