Overview
- Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 at Anfield, with Mohamed Salah providing an assist after entering as a first‑half substitute to a supportive reception.
- Arne Slot had left Salah out for the midweek win at Inter following the player’s comments that their relationship had collapsed and that he felt a scapegoat.
- Slot reiterated that final team selection is his decision after consultations with club leadership, while reports say most teammates and many supporters back him.
- Media in England report Saudi clubs are interested in Salah in January, a scenario that remains unconfirmed and dependent on club and player decisions.
- At the Arab Cup, Jordan advanced 1-0 over Iraq but confirmed Yazan Al‑Naimat suffered an ACL tear ahead of a semifinal versus Saudi Arabia, while the UAE reached the last four past Algeria on penalties after a late VAR controversy.