Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has shared fresh insight into discussions held between Mohamed Salah and Liverpool head coach Arne Slot, following what has been described as a constructive face-to-face meeting on Friday.
Salah was notably left out of Liverpool’s squad for their Champions League victory over Inter Milan earlier this week, a decision that came in the wake of the winger’s emotional reaction after last weekend’s Premier League match. However, Slot later confirmed that he intended to sit down with the Egyptian star to clear the air — with the possibility of bringing him back into contention for the Brighton fixture.
That conversation appears to have taken place as planned. Reports emerged on Friday evening confirming that Liverpool’s No.11 has been included in the squad for Saturday’s Premier League meeting with the Seagulls at Anfield.
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What Romano Heard From Inside Liverpool
Speaking on his YouTube channel late on Friday, Romano provided more context around the situation, citing information from people close to the club.
According to the Italian journalist, the meeting took place after training and was viewed internally as a positive exchange. Those close to the discussions described the dialogue as open and constructive, with both parties engaging directly and calmly.
However, Romano also stressed that the issue has not been fully resolved. While the conversation moved things in the right direction, sources around Liverpool indicated that further work remains before relations can be described as completely settled between Salah, the coaching staff, and the club as a whole.
This measured optimism, Romano explained, is the reason why Salah has been restored to the matchday squad for the Brighton encounter.
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Will Salah Start Against Brighton? 👀
Salah’s return to the squad is a welcome boost for Liverpool, but it doesn’t automatically guarantee a place in the starting XI. As with recent league matches, fans will only get clarity roughly an hour before kick-off on whether the winger starts or begins on the bench for a fourth consecutive Premier League game.
There’s also a bigger question lingering in the background. Was Friday’s meeting merely a short-term ceasefire before Salah heads off to the Africa Cup of Nations — or the beginning of a genuine reconciliation that puts recent tensions firmly behind him?
Despite his form not reaching the elite levels he’s previously set, there’s little doubt Liverpool could benefit from having a player of Salah’s quality available for what promises to be a demanding test against Brighton.
Memories of last season will offer encouragement too. Salah scored the decisive goal in this exact fixture at Anfield, turning a deficit into a 2–1 victory. Repeating that moment would be a fitting way to silence critics — and perhaps underline that his Liverpool journey still has plenty of chapters left to be written. 🔥⚽
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