US EditionSalah Among Three 8/10 Stars as Two Goal Liverpool Hero Ekitike Shines
Hugo Ekitike scored in both halves to secure Liverpool's 2-0 win as Mohamed Salah assisted the second goal after coming off the bench in his final game before AFCON.
- On Saturday Liverpool Football Club beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 at Anfield, with Hugo Ekitike, striker scoring twice and Mohamed Salah, forward assisting after entering at 26 minutes.
- Mohamed Salah had been dropped for the midweek Inter Milan trip after explosive comments about Arne Slot and was recalled to the squad and named on the bench for Brighton, his final club appearance before the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Ekitike opened the scoring inside the opening minute after a poor Yankuba Minteh cross was nodded on by Joe Gomez, marking the fastest top-flight goal this term and highlighting Ekitike's strong form.
- The victory moved Liverpool Football Club up to sixth in the Premier League table and extended their five-game unbeaten run, preserving momentum.
- Ekitike's form gives Liverpool another attacking option, as his back-to-back Premier League braces complement Mohamed Salah's return, which Liverpool fans interpreted as a sign he and Arne Slot have settled their differences.
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At the 2-0 of Liverpool FC against Brighton coach Arne Slot Mo Salah changes after the most recent dispute in the 26th minute. The striker prepares a goal and turns after the game an honorary round. Now he travels to the Africa Cup, return open.
Salah returns to action as doubts remain over Liverpool future
Mohamed Salah was back in action for Liverpool in Saturday's 2-0 win over Brighton, with the forward coming off the bench to set up French striker Hugo Ekitike's second goal of the afternoon. The Egyptian, who leaves for AFCON duty next week, was back in the squad after being sidelined in midweek following an incendiary interview in which he criticised the club and manager Arne Slot.
Liverpool fans should thank Mo Salah for his outburst
ANFIELD — It would be one hell of a parting gift. Something else to remember him by. The Egyptian King’s Midas Touch knowing no bounds. Mohamed Salah certainly acted like this was goodbye. A full lap of appreciation, intermittent waves to his adoring masses in full supporting voice of their unforgettable hero. If those Saudi Arabian advances, where he could become the most powerful sporting figure in the Arab world, do finally prove impossible t…
Salah returns to help Liverpool beat Brighton after stunning outburst
The first stage of Mohamed Salah’s rehabilitation at Liverpool is complete after the Egypt forward returned to the team for its 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday (NZT). The question now as Salah heads off to the Africa Cup of Nations: Is there a future for him at Anfield when he comes back?
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