Mohamed Salah has returned to the Liverpool squad ahead of the Premier League meeting with Brighton & Hove Albion after missing the midweek Champions League win over Inter Milan.
The Egyptian forward rejoined the group following a face-to-face meeting with head coach Arne Slot and will take a place on the bench for the fixture at Anfield.
Liverpool left Salah out of the squad for the narrow 1-0 victory in Europe earlier this week, a decision that came amid intense scrutiny of his relationship with the manager.
British football discussion last week focused heavily on the tension between player and coach after controversial remarks made during a recent interview sparked widespread debate.
Slot addressed the situation directly on Friday by holding talks with Salah, and both parties have now moved past the issue.
The conversation cleared the air and allowed the forward to return to first-team contention. Salah will not start against Brighton, but his presence in the matchday squad marks a significant step toward normality after several days of speculation.
Liverpool will still cope with notable absences. Cody Gakpo will miss the match through injury, while Jeremie Frimpong will also remain unavailable.
Slot has confirmed changes elsewhere, with Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenbergh set to start as the Reds look to maintain momentum at home.
Salah’s return gives Liverpool an experienced option from the bench, even as the manager opts for continuity in the starting line-up. The club has sought to draw a line under the recent controversy, focusing instead on preparations for a demanding league fixture against an in-form Brighton side.
The decision to include Salah, even without a starting role, signals a renewed working relationship between player and coach. Liverpool supporters will watch closely as the forward resumes his involvement at Anfield, hoping the focus now remains firmly on performances on the pitch rather than events off it.
