Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been given the nod by head coach Arne Slot to play against Brighton at Anfield this Saturday. Positive talks between the two parties have resolved any issues that had arisen, and the Egyptian international will be available for selection in the Premier League match.
However, tensions between Salah and Slot had escalated earlier this week. In a news conference after Liverpool's 3-3 draw against Leeds, Salah claimed that his relationship with Slot had broken down and that he had been "thrown under the bus." He even went as far as to say that Saturday's game would be an opportunity for him to say goodbye to Anfield and that he had invited his mother to attend.
Slot, however, had a different story to tell. In a pre-game news conference on Friday, the head coach said there were "no reasons to not want Mohamed Salah to stay" at the club. He also stated that he would have a conversation with Mo about his future at the club and that the outcome of that conversation would determine how things will look.
Despite the recent drama, Salah has been an unused substitute in two of Liverpool's past three Premier League games, missing out on the opportunity to score crucial points for the team. His last start was in the 1-1 draw against Sunderland, where he played as a substitute and scored once.
Salah is set to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday and will likely return to Merseyside after the final on January 18th, potentially missing up to eight Liverpool games if Egypt reaches the final. The forward has scored five goals in 18 appearances this season.
With Salah back in contention, Liverpool will be looking to improve on their recent form, which has seen them draw two successive league matches. The team faces Brighton at Anfield with a 3pm kick-off on Saturday.
However, tensions between Salah and Slot had escalated earlier this week. In a news conference after Liverpool's 3-3 draw against Leeds, Salah claimed that his relationship with Slot had broken down and that he had been "thrown under the bus." He even went as far as to say that Saturday's game would be an opportunity for him to say goodbye to Anfield and that he had invited his mother to attend.
Slot, however, had a different story to tell. In a pre-game news conference on Friday, the head coach said there were "no reasons to not want Mohamed Salah to stay" at the club. He also stated that he would have a conversation with Mo about his future at the club and that the outcome of that conversation would determine how things will look.
Despite the recent drama, Salah has been an unused substitute in two of Liverpool's past three Premier League games, missing out on the opportunity to score crucial points for the team. His last start was in the 1-1 draw against Sunderland, where he played as a substitute and scored once.
Salah is set to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday and will likely return to Merseyside after the final on January 18th, potentially missing up to eight Liverpool games if Egypt reaches the final. The forward has scored five goals in 18 appearances this season.
With Salah back in contention, Liverpool will be looking to improve on their recent form, which has seen them draw two successive league matches. The team faces Brighton at Anfield with a 3pm kick-off on Saturday.
. Remember when Gerrard was playing for Liverpool and we thought our lives were complete? Now, Salah's drama is all over the news again. It's like déjà vu from that time in 2014 when Suarez made a similar move 
. What happened to those good old days of football where you'd just play your heart out? I mean, come on, Arne Slot, just tell Mo what you really think and be done with it 
. And Mo's all upset because he thinks he's being "thrown under the bus"? Please, we've seen that before... in 2009 when Benitez sacked Fowler 
. Anyway, I'm excited to see Salah back on the pitch, even if he does have a history of making headlines 
. Can't wait for Saturday's match against Brighton!
! he's been such an important player for us this season and it's crazy how things escalated between him and Slot, but i guess those drama-filled games are over now 
. anyway, it's awesome that the talks have resolved and Salah is back in the mix - let's hope he can make a real difference against Brighton 
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He's been an absolute game-changer for Liverpool, and we all know he's got that clutch gene 
. The drama with Arne Slot was a bit intense, but I think it's all water under the bridge now 
. Mo's been open about his struggles, and we should be supporting him every step of the way 
. Can't wait to see him back out on that pitch, scoring goals for fun 
️! #MoSalah #LFC #FootballFever
, just play the game like normal and focus on scoring some goals for the team 
, we get it you wanna leave in January, calm down Mo 
That talk about saying goodbye to Anfield was really uncool 
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. And can you believe how harshly he's been treated? Missing out on so many games because of that Africa Cup of Nations thing 
... I mean, I get that it's a big tournament and all, but still! 
... can we believe either of them now? 
I don't think Mo would just leave like that, especially after all the goals he's scored this season 
lol I mean, come on, the guy's just trying to get game time and score some goals 
. Slot saying there are no reasons for him not to stay? 
️. And btw, if he says goodbye to Anfield this Saturday, that's just a big fuss over nothing 
u think Mo's gonna make a big impact in ther next game vs Brighton? 
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Can't you just chill for one second?
I mean, I thought it was over when they sorted out the issues, but apparently not! 
Salah saying goodbye to Anfield? Come on! 
The team was drawing two successive games, so this is just what they needed – Mo Salah back in action and scoring goals! 
️, especially if they can capitalize on his goal-scoring prowess 
. fingers crossed for saturday's match!