Whether he played or not, Mohamed Salah was called to be a great protagonist at Anfield this Saturday in the Liverpool-Brightonthe last game before the Egyptian star joins, immediately afterwards, the national team of Egypt to compete in the African Cup (which takes place from December 21 to January 18 in Morocco).
Salah a week ago a huge crisis opened in the Liverpool when carrying out, after 3-3 against the Leeds, in which he did not play a minute, some explosive statements criticizing Arne Slot, coach of the ‘reds’, and the ‘red’ club. Slot left out Salah of the call for the match against Inter at San Siro, corresponding to matchday 6 of the Champions League phase.
There was later some talks between Slot and Salah and everything indicates that, although the matter is not resolved, they were positive. This Saturday the already legend of Liverpool He started for the fourth time on the bench (in the 2-0 win against West Ham, in the 1-1 win against Sunderland – he played the second half – and in the 3-3 win against Leeds).
Salah relieved Joe Gómez
Salah, in action against Brighton
The big surprise was that, when injured Joe Gomez in the 26th minute, it was Salah who replaced him, to the joy of a majority of Reds fans, who, although they know that the winger made a huge mistake with his words, have in him a great idol, fundamental in their successes. Salah received a standing ovation.
Fans with a banner in support of Salah at Anfield
Salah He took to the field full of motivation. The score was 1-0, since Hugo Ekiit scored at 46 seconds assisted precisely by Joe Gomez. After this match, the ‘red’ star will try to achieve what resists him: win with Egypt the African Cup. Salah served the corner after which Ekitiké made it 2-0 thanks to a header. 2-0 was the final result. First victory of Liverpool in the Premier since November 1 (2-0 against the Aston Villa).
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