Mr Mellouki says Salah's impact "made it easier for ethnic minorities and for Scousers in general, whether you're black or white or Chinese - I think he brought everyone together". He says children look up to the player as a role model.

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's future is still massively up in the air.The attacker has been the Reds' star man for as long as many can remember with his goal contributions last season being one of the main reasons

Slot faced the media on Monday after Salah's comments and dealt with them admirably. But he is facing the biggest test of his career

Mohamed Salah's return to the Liverpool side shows boss Arne Slot is prepared to move on - but questions still remain.

The first stage of Mohamed Salah’s rehabilitation at Liverpool is complete after the Egypt forward returned to the team for its 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League

Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, and Tim Howard react to Liverpool's 2-0 victory against Brighton where Hugo Ekitike's brace is overshadowed by Mohamed Salah's impressive performance off the bench at Anfield.

Salah chose to speak to the assembled media at Elland Road as he felt the need to air his frustrations. He claimed he was being scapegoated for Liverpool's poor run of form, accused "someone" of wanting to force him out of the club, and said his relationship with Slot had become non-existent.