Seven days earlier, Liverpool’s talisman had threatened to dismantle his illustrious history on Merseyside with a public tirade against the club and his manager. Slot dropped Salah for Tuesday’s trip to Milan before bringing him back into the fold following a heart-to-heart on Friday.

Salah will now depart to join the Egyptian national team for the Africa Cup of Nations, but manager Arne Slot expects him to come back to the club at the conclusion of the tournament amid transfer speculation.

Brendan Rodgers has been appointed as the new manager of Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah head coach. The Northern Irishman had been out of work since October when he resigned as Celtic boss. He

Salah previewed the visit from Brighton as potentially his last ever appearance at Anfield, inviting his family to Merseyside for the occasion. Arne Slot cast doubt over his involvement entirely by dropping him from the squad for Tuesday’s Champions League win over Inter.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano insists that Liverpool will allow Mohamed Salah to leave in January if a club submits an enticing proposal.

Mohamed Salah, Amad Diallo, and Bryan Mbeumo highlight a number of Premier League stars hoping to lead their nations to continental glory as the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off this month in Morocco.

Salah was banished from the Liverpool squad for their midweek clash with Inter Milan after his outburst at Leeds – stating the club have thrown him “under the bus” – but was brought back into the fold for their weekend win over Brighton, following talks with head coach Arne Slot.