Overview
- Liverpool announced that Mohamed Salah will begin the Premier League match against Brighton on the bench after being restored to the matchday group.
- Head coach Arne Slot said at his press conference that whether Salah would be included would depend on a direct conversation with the player.
- Sky Sports, cited by Russian outlets, reported on Friday that Salah was added to the squad for the Brighton game following that discussion.
- Salah missed the midweek Champions League trip to Inter, a decision widely linked in coverage to his public criticism of his situation at the club.
- He has not started a match since November 30, and media reports indicate no formal long‑term disciplinary measures have been announced.