13/12/2025
Another Banger š„š„Mohamed Salah back in Liverpool squad for Brighton game after āpeace talksā with coach Arne Slot
Mohamed Salah is set to return to Liverpoolās matchday squad for Saturdayās Premier League clash against Brighton following what have been described as behind the scenes peace talks with head coach Arne Slot.
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The development comes days after Salah sparked major controversy with a blunt public interview after Liverpoolās dramatic 3ā3 draw with Leeds United, in which he said he had been āthrown under the busā and claimed he had āno relationshipā with Slot. The comments led to intense speculation about his future at Anfield and resulted in the Egypt international being completely left out of the squad for Tuesdayās 1ā0 win over Inter Milan.
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Despite the fallout, reports from The Guardian indicate that the 33 year old forward has now been recalled to the squad for the Brighton fixture. Salah is expected to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations immediately after the game, making his reintegration into the team particularly notable.
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Salah has not started any of Liverpoolās last four matches and has endured a difficult spell of form, which has coincided with Liverpoolās struggles this season. The Reds have slipped to 10th place in the league table after 15 games, a sharp contrast to last season when they lifted the Premier League title in Slotās first campaign in charge.
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While it remains unclear whether Salah has privately apologised to Slot, sources suggest discussions have taken place, though the specifics of those conversations have not been made public. His comments after the Leeds match dominated headlines and drew strong criticism, including from Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher.
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Speaking in the mixed zone after the Leeds draw, Salah said: āI could not believe I was sitting on the bench for 90 minutes. Thatās the third time. Itās the first time in my career I think.
ā[I am] very disappointed, I have done so much for this club over the years, especially last season. It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus. Thatās how I feel.
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āSomeone wants me to get all the blame. The club promised me a lot in summer. Now Iām on th