The Egyptian forward, who featured in Saturday’s game, delivered a brief but unforgettable moment as he made his way through the Anfield mixed zone — and fans can’t stop talking about it.
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Salah’s Situation Before Brighton 👀
For the fourth league match in a row, Salah started on the bench as Liverpool welcomed Fabian Hürzeler’s Brighton side. The 33-year-old had also been absent from Liverpool’s recent Champions League fixture against Inter Milan.
His omission followed a turbulent period earlier in the season, where Salah publicly suggested the club had failed to protect him amid a difficult start to the 2025/26 campaign. After being benched against Leeds on December 6, he went further — hinting that his relationship with head coach Arne Slot had deteriorated.
A week later, however, Slot included Salah in the matchday squad against Brighton, insisting before kick-off that he was comfortable with how the situation had been handled.
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From the Bench to the Big Moment ⚽👏
Salah didn’t stay seated for long. Introduced after Joe Gomez picked up an injury, the Liverpool icon came on after just 26 minutes and was welcomed with loud applause from the Anfield crowd.
On the pitch, he made an instant impact — registering a second-half assist for Hugo Ekitike. That contribution pushed Salah past Wayne Rooney’s long-standing record, making him the player with the most goal involvements for a single club in Premier League history (277).
Another milestone. Another Anfield roar.
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The Mixed Zone Moment Everyone’s Sharing 📸😄
After the final whistle, journalists waited eagerly in the mixed zone, hoping for a word from Salah. They got one — just not in the way they expected.
Smiling as he walked past the media pack, Salah politely declined an interview request, joking:
“Two weeks in a row? No, no, no.”
That short exchange was enough to send social media into overdrive.
Fans online loved it:
Some joked that the press had been “man-marking” Salah.
Others laughed it off as classic Salah humour.
Many simply said it was good to see a relaxed, smiling Mo again.
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Saudi Interest Refuses to Go Away 🇸🇦💰
Away from the pitch, speculation around Salah’s future continues to grow. Speaking at the World Football Summit this week, Saudi Pro League CEO Omar Mugharbel confirmed that several Saudi clubs are closely monitoring the Liverpool star.
Reports suggest clubs including Al Hilal, Al Nassr, Al Ittihad, Al Ahli, and Al Qadsiah are all ready to make a move if the opportunity arises.
When asked earlier this month about a potential January switch, Salah refused to be drawn, saying any answer could be interpreted the wrong way by the club.
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Final Word 🔴✨
One smile. One sentence. And the internet was hooked.
Whether this moment signals calmer waters at Liverpool or simply Salah being Salah, one thing is clear — when Mo speaks, even briefly, the football world listens.
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