Salah to return to Liverpool squad after positive discussions with Slot

The Egyptian gave an explosive interview following a 3-3 draw with Leeds, expressing his frustration as to why he is on the bench for 90 minutes. 

He claimed he used to have a good relationship with manager Slot but he lost that closeness with his coach.

The comments drew criticism from club legends, with Jamie Carragher calling the interview "a disgrace" and Steven Gerrard deeming it "wrong."

The controversy led to Salah being dropped entirely from the squad for Liverpool's midweek Champions League victory over Inter Milan, fueling speculation that his time at Anfield was nearing an end. 

However, reports now indicate that talks were constructive, and Salah is in contention for Saturday's Premier League match against Brighton.

The Egyptian forward and the new Reds boss met on Friday afternoon for what have been described as "peace talks," concluding with a handshake, as reported by Daily Mail.

Despite this truce, the situation is not fully resolved. Further discussions between Salah's representatives and the club are planned during his upcoming international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations.

For now, the agreement provides a temporary calm, easing the intense scrutiny that has surrounded the club.

With Salah having not started in the last four games, all eyes will be on whether Slot restores the high-earning forward to the starting lineup against Brighton.