The Liverpool vs. Brighton match in Premier League Matchday 16 offered fans a series of emotional moments as Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah made his final appearance for the Reds before joining the Egyptian national team for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Salah played a key role in Liverpool’s victory, delivering a precise cross that French forward Ekiti converted into the team’s second goal. This decisive contribution underlined Salah’s importance to the squad, right up until his temporary departure for international duty.
The touching scenes were not limited to the crowd. Italian teammate Federico Chiesa approached Salah during his lap of honor and embraced him, sending a clear message of support and appreciation following Salah’s recent issue with Arni Slot, which had kept him out of Liverpool’s Champions League match against Inter Milan.
Slot Reveals the Truth Behind the Crowd’s Applause for Mohamed Salah: Farewell or Just Support
In the post-match press conference following the victory over Brighton, Slot spoke about his expectations for Salah’s performance after the Africa Cup of Nations Salah he’s a Liverpool player, and whenever he’s available, I like to use him when needed.
Today he didn’t start as he has in previous games, but once he came on, he performed as you’d hope – he was a real threat, which is important.”
On the recent controversy with Salah: “There’s no issue to solve. He’s like any other player. I have nothing to discuss with him regarding what happened in the Leeds match. The reason he didn’t travel to Milan was due to his media commitments. I spoke to him yesterday, and actions speak louder than words. He returned to the squad list and was our first substitution.”
When asked about Salah’s return after AFCON:
Slot answered : Yes.
Read also:
And regarding whether the fans’ applause was a farewell:
Slot responded : He wasn’t the only player taking a lap around the pitch
These moments highlighted not only Salah’s influence on the field but also the strong bonds between him, his teammates, and the fans, proving once again why he remains one of Liverpool’s most impactful players.
