Overview
- Introduced in the first half against Brighton, Mohamed Salah set up Hugo Ekitike’s second goal and moved to a Premier League record 277 goal involvements for a single club.
- Arne Slot confirmed Salah’s midweek omission at Inter followed his Leeds interview and said the forward is now being treated like any other player.
- Salah has departed to join Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, potentially leaving Liverpool without him for several weeks.
- Ibrahima Konate said he believes Salah will remain at Liverpool, Virgil van Dijk expressed hope he returns after AFCON, and pundits cautioned the debate over his future will resurface.
- Reports link Saudi Pro League clubs with renewed interest and suggest Liverpool prefer to keep Salah until 2027, with separate reporting indicating a possible Harvey Elliott recall could be considered if circumstances change.