Liverpool fans cheered as Mohamed Salah returned to the Anfield pitch after a brief dispute with manager Arne Slot, helping secure a 2-0 win over Brighton. Slot says no issues remain.
Match Overview
The Premier League clash at Anfield ended 2-0 in Liverpool’s favor. Salah entered as a first‑half substitute and set up Hugo Ekitike for the second goal. The atmosphere was electric, with supporters chanting his name throughout the match.
Salah’s Return
In an explosive outburst last weekend, Salah told reporters his relationship with Slot had broken down after being dropped for three straight games and that he felt like “someone doesn’t want me in the club.” He was left at home when Liverpool traveled to Inter Milan for a Champions League match on Tuesday, with Slot saying he did not know if Salah would play again for the club.
A few days later, after conversations with Slot on Friday, Salah was back in the squad for the Brighton game. Slot said, “For me there is no issue to resolve. He is now the same as any other player,” Slot said after the game. “I usually never say anything about what we talk about, I am not going to make an exception now. But I think actions speak louder than what has been said and he was in the squad again.
“When I had to make my first substitution, I brought him in and he performed as every fan including me would like him to today. The moment he is there I like to use him when we need him. When he came in, he had the performance like you would want him to to give.”
After the Match
After the final whistle, Salah applauded all four sides of Anfield and lingered in front of the Kop as fans chanted his name. He also patted the club crest on his jersey before leaving the pitch and heading to the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt. Slot did not think that was a farewell gesture by Salah. “He wasn’t the only player who walked around the pitch, thanking the fans because the fans deserved a thank you from us,” Slot said. “Mo is going to go to AFCON. I hope he is going to do very well. And in the meantime, we have to play here without him, without many players.”
Previous Matches
Salah was an unused substitute for the 3-3 draw with Leeds last Saturday, after which he opened up on his frustrations. Before that, he’d been an unused sub in a win at West Ham and came on at halftime of a home draw against Sunderland.
Player Profile
Salah is Liverpool’s biggest star and also the club’s record scorer in the Premier League. He has four league goals in 14 appearances this season.
Key Takeaways
- Mohamed Salah returned to the Anfield pitch after a brief dispute with manager Arne Slot.
- Slot insists there are no outstanding issues between them.
- Salah helped secure a 2-0 win over Brighton and is heading to the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt.
Liverpool fans will look forward to seeing Salah back in action as the club continues its Premier League campaign.
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