Liverpool have recalled Mohamed Salah to the squad for the Premier League match against Brighton at Anfield on Saturday, bringing an intense week of tension closer to resolution. The decision comes just days after Salah was left out of the Champions League win over Inter Milan, a game SoftFootball covered.
His absence followed public comments made after the draw at Leeds, where he expressed frustration with the club. SoftFootball also detailed the internal fallout that led to his expected omission for the Milan trip.
The situation escalated when Salah claimed he had been thrown under the bus and stated his relationship with Arne Slot had suffered. Senior players, including Andy Robertson, attempted to calm the rising tension, which SoftFootball reported.
After returning from Milan, Slot, sporting director Richard Hughes and Salah’s representatives held several conversations to bring the matter under control.
Slot confirmed on Friday that he met Salah face to face. He described the discussion as important and said the outcome shaped his thinking for the Brighton game.
Slot made it clear that there is always room for a player to return to the squad if the situation is handled the right way. He declined to reveal whether Salah apologised or if he will start but said he has no reason to want the forward to leave.
Salah’s recall, which was shared by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account, comes at a delicate moment in Liverpool’s season as he prepares to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations on December 21. With Egypt beginning their campaign before Christmas, this match could be his final Anfield appearance before January.
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Salah hinted earlier in the week that he might be saying goodbye, which only increased the speculation about his long-term future despite signing a new deal in April 2025 that runs until 2027.
Supporters remain split. Some believe Salah should not have aired frustrations publicly, while others argue that a player of his stature deserves full transparency and respect. What remains clear is that Liverpool needs calm, and Salah’s presence in the squad is a step toward restoring it.
