The Egypt international returned to the squad for the 2-0 victory over Brighton after being dropped for his outspoken interview last weekend in which, among other things, he said he had been “thrown under the bus” by the club and raised questions about his continued stay at Anfield.

But having come off the bench midway through the first half the 33-year-old’s corner allowed Hugo Ekitike to score his second – his first after 46 seconds was the fastest of the season – and in doing so the Egyptian surpassed Wayne Rooney’s Premier League goal involvement record with his 277th contribution (188 goals and 89 assists).

The club will continue to talk to Salah’s representatives while he is away but Slot remains optimistic.

“For me there is no issue to resolve. He is now the same as any other pla

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