Mohamed Salah has been recalled to Liverpool\u2019s squad for Saturday\u2019s trip to Brighton & Hove Albion after what have been described by several outlets as “positive” discussions with manager Arne Slot.<\/p>\n
The situation had produced intense speculation following Salah\u2019s claim that he no longer had a working relationship with Slot. Slot told his Friday news conference that he would discuss the evolving situation with Salah in person, with the two thrashing out whether he\u2019d be included in Liverpool\u2019s squad for the visit of Brighton.<\/p>\n
Reports say the pair held constructive talks and the decision was taken to include the forward in the group for the fixture. If he does play on Saturday, it could be his final appearance in a Liverpool shirt for up to six weeks. The 33-year-old will join up with Egypt on Monday, Dec. 15, potentially missing seven games if the Pharaohs make the AFCON final.<\/p>\n
Inclusion in the matchday squad, however, does not guarantee a start. Slot made a tactical change in midweek, opting against a traditional winger against Inter and experimenting with different attacking combinations. The reigning PFA Player of the Year was overlooked by his manager against West Ham United, Sunderland and Leeds, a sequence that contributed to last weekend\u2019s public outburst.<\/p>\n
Against Inter the former Feyenoord boss started Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitik\u00e9 up top for just the second time this season. The pairing produced limited chemistry but did yield a positive result, and Slot may again weigh form when selecting his XI. Given Isak\u2019s poor form, Slot could keep the Swede on the bench at the weekend and allow Ekitik\u00e9 to lead the line, opening the door for Salah to return on the right.<\/p>\n
Rewarding the Liverpool legend with a start after his recent antics might not be an outcome Slot desires. All eyes will be on the 47-year-old when he drops his XI on Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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