The fans sang - but I can't believe this is the end

Tis hoped that Liverpool can put the Mohamed Salah sideshow behind them now after his return to the squad on Saturday.

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The bombshell interview he gave at Leeds United got a bit political with the manager Arne Slot and it didn’t need to be that way really, so let's hope the issue is now put to bed, for the good of the club.

At the very least, Salah’s participation at the Africa Cup of Nations means Slot won't have to field any more questions about what happens now. That breathing space might be crucial as the club and player work out their next steps.

Mo looked hungry when he came on as well in that 2-0 win over Brighton. He got an assist for Hugo Ekitike, could have had another one on a plate for Alexis Mac Allister and put it over the bar from a great ball by Federico Chiesa late on.