Overview
- Following face-to-face talks, Arne Slot said there was no issue to resolve and recalled Mohamed Salah, who came off the bench against Brighton to assist Hugo Ekitike and set a Premier League single‑club record of 277 goal contributions.
- Salah has left to join Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations, which begins December 22, and his Liverpool return will depend on how far Egypt progress.
- Saudi broadcaster reports say he will stop in Saudi Arabia for Umrah and commercial engagements before AFCON, with no suggestion this trip is linked to a transfer.
- Fabrizio Romano reports agent Ramy Abbas will hold talks with Liverpool in England during AFCON, adding the club is not in a hurry to sell and would only consider proposals if Salah wants to leave, with no official bids reported.
- Public reaction has intensified: Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jordan Henderson signaled support on social media, Dejan Lovren mocked Jamie Carragher’s criticism, and Carragher urged Salah to stay through the season even as he doubts a long-term future at Anfield.