Liverpool Supporters Deliver Clear Verdict on Mohamed Salah After Historic Brighton Display

After a turbulent week for those inside Anfield, Mohamed Salah made his long-awaited return in Liverpool colours during their Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion, replacing the injured Joe Gomez before the half-hour mark. As expected, the home crowd greeted him with a thunderous ovation — but the big question remained: how would the Egyptian respond after his recent explosive remarks?

Spending three consecutive weeks outside Arne Slot’s starting XI was clearly unfamiliar territory for Salah, and the frustration boiled over following Liverpool’s 3–3 draw with Leeds United. The forward publicly criticised the manager, claiming the club had “thrown him under the bus” and admitting their relationship had completely broken down. Those comments cast genuine doubt over his future at Anfield, with some wondering whether he had played his final match for the Reds.

That uncertainty was put to rest on Saturday afternoon. Introduced in the 25th minute to loud applause, the 33-year-old stepped back onto the Anfield pitch, reminding supporters exactly why he remains a club icon.

Salah Makes His Return

Left out of Liverpool’s midweek Champions League squad against Inter Milan, Salah began on the bench once again, with Dominik Szoboszlai — one of the league’s standout performers this season — starting on the right. However, Gomez’s injury forced Slot into an early reshuffle. Szoboszlai dropped into right-back, while Salah resumed his familiar role on the wing, flanked by Hugo Ekitike centrally and Florian Wirtz on the left.

Although he narrowly missed the chance to crown his comeback with a late goal, Salah’s influence was unmistakable throughout his 64-minute cameo.

Mohamed Salah vs Brighton — By the Numbers

Minutes played: 64

Touches: 45

Touches in the opposition box: 8

Goals/Assists: 0/1

Shots: 3

Pass accuracy: 27/32 (84%)

Match rating: 8.3

From the moment he entered the contest, Salah brought energy and urgency, with the Anfield crowd chanting his name in full voice. His assist — a perfectly weighted cross for Ekitike to head home — may have looked routine, but it underlined the quality he still offers.

That contribution also saw Salah set a new Premier League record, becoming the player with the most goal involvements for a single club (277). Beyond the assist, he created five chances, completed 46 touches — eight inside Brighton’s penalty area — and consistently delivered dangerous balls from wide areas. Any doubts about his value were swiftly answered.

A Player Liverpool Still Need

Since arriving from Roma in 2017, Salah has been central to Liverpool’s success, cementing his status as one of the finest players in world football. Letting him go in January would not only be painful for supporters but a significant misstep for Slot and his coaching staff. His importance to this team remains undeniable.

Fans Rally Behind Salah

Reaction from supporters online was overwhelmingly supportive. Many fans took to social media to insist that parting ways with Salah would be a mistake.

“There’s no reason for Salah to leave right now. We can still have a brilliant season,” one supporter wrote. Another added: “Selling him would be completely foolish. He had every right to speak his mind.”

Others highlighted how his presence instantly lifted the team: “Salah was never the problem. He brought energy we didn’t have before,” one fan commented. Another insisted: “There is no scenario where selling Mo Salah in January benefits Liverpool.”

One final message summed up the mood perfectly: “This performance proves his worth. He can adapt his game as he gets older — and he’s still far too good to let go.”

For many at Anfield, the verdict is clear: Mohamed Salah is still indispensable.