Mohamed Salah played a key role against Brighton. But what happens now after his incendiary comments last week and talks with Slot?

Mohamed SalahMohamed Salah made headlines this Monday, December 15, 2025, before departing to join Egypt for AFCON 2025.Last Saturday, Mohamed Salah delivered a stellar performance off the bench

Salah's star turn off the bench for Liverpool following speculation about his future showed that there's still a way for him to stay. Plus: Madrid get a win too, but are still a work in progress.

Salah was banished from the Liverpool squad for their midweek clash with Inter Milan after his outburst at Leeds – stating the club have thrown him “under the bus” – but was brought back into the fold for their weekend win over Brighton, following talks with head coach Arne Slot.

Salah will now depart to join the Egyptian national team for the Africa Cup of Nations, but manager Arne Slot expects him to come back to the club at the conclusion of the tournament amid transfer speculation.

Mohamed Salah has received a rapturous welcome from Liverpool fans after coming on as a first-half substitute against Brighton.

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