Salah’s Comeback Spark: Liverpool Ready for Brighton After Tense Week
12 December 2025
Salah’s Return to the Liverpool Line-Up
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is back in the squad for the upcoming Premier League game against Brighton, easing a week marked by public questions over his relationship with manager Arne Slot.
Context and Recent Form
Sources say Salah held discussions with former captain Jordan Henderson amid the ongoing tension with Slot, and he had started the last three league games on the bench as Liverpool search for momentum.
Leeds Clash and the Comeback
He did not feature as a substitute in the 3-3 draw with Leeds United last weekend, after fiery comments suggesting he felt he had been "thrown under the bus" and that his rapport with Slot had deteriorated.
Nevertheless, a Friday in-person meeting at the club reportedly cleared the air, and Salah returns to the squad ahead of the Brighton match.
Upcoming Context
The 16:00 kickoff on December 13, 2025, sees Liverpool host Brighton as they aim to rebound in the league and prepare for Champions League duty against Inter Milan.
Punchlines: If football were a movie, Salah just delivered the comeback sequel. And the bus? It was simply a plot device, not a real form of transport for this team anymore.
