Liverpool return to training on Friday, but all eyes will be on what happens between Arne Slot and Mohamed Salah before Brighton arrive at Anfield.
The Egyptian forward flew back to Merseyside on Wednesday and will reunite with his teammates after being dropped for the trip to Inter Milan.
Salah’s comments after the draw at Leeds have sparked the biggest storyline of Liverpool’s season so far, reports Echo.
Slot’s 9am press conference on Friday is expected to be dominated by questions about their communication, or lack of it, since tensions boiled over.
This weekend also marks Salah’s final game before leaving for the Africa Cup of Nations.
The 33-year-old revealed he has invited his parents to Anfield, adding that he wants to “say goodbye to the fans,” a remark that has fuelled speculation over deeper issues.
Klopp’s Old Comments Add Extra Context
The uncertainty has triggered fresh debate about how long frustrations have been building.
Salah was rested or benched three times in a seven-day spell, and while rotation is normal, the reaction suggests something more has been simmering.
Jurgen Klopp’s words in a new BBC documentary have now resurfaced, appearing to confirm that Salah has long been sensitive about his place in the team.
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Klopp said: “You have problems with Mo Salah if he’s not playing, you have problems with Mo Salah if you take him off.”
Salah’s social-media behaviour after the 5–1 win over Frankfurt – swiftly changing his profile photo – only added more mystery.
His actions rarely come without thought, and his agent Ramy Abbas is known for calculated messaging.
Whether Salah features against Brighton could shape Liverpool’s January strategy, especially with Saudi Pro League interest still strong.
Slot and Salah’s long-awaited conversation on Friday may quietly define Liverpool’s season from here.
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