Overview
- Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 at Anfield, with Mohamed Salah introduced in the 26th minute for the injured Joe Gomez and supplying the corner for Hugo Ekitike’s second goal.
- Salah’s assist moved him to 277 Premier League goal involvements for Liverpool, the most by a player for a single club in the competition.
- Arne Slot reinstated Salah after face-to-face talks on Friday and said post-match there was “no issue to resolve,” following the forward’s criticism after the Leeds draw and his midweek omission for Inter Milan.
- Salah is leaving to join Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, a tournament that could keep him out for around five weeks depending on Egypt’s progress.
- Questions over Salah’s long-term status remain, with 18 months left on his deal and past Saudi Pro League interest reported, even as teammates and fans voiced support and pundits warned the debate will resume after AFCON.