Overview
- Introduced in the 26th minute for the injured Joe Gomez, Mohamed Salah supplied the corner for Hugo Ekitike’s second goal in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton.
- Arne Slot said there was “no issue to resolve” with Salah and confirmed the Inter Milan omission was due to the player’s post‑Leeds interview.
- Salah set a Premier League single‑club record with 277 goal involvements for Liverpool, surpassing Wayne Rooney’s mark at Manchester United.
- The forward now departs to join Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations, with discussions expected between Liverpool’s hierarchy and his representatives during the tournament.
- Uncertainty over Salah’s longer‑term status remains, with captain Virgil van Dijk hoping he stays and ongoing reports linking him to Saudi Pro League interest.