Any remaining doubt over how Anfield\u2019s regulars would react to Mohamed Salah following his comments last weekend was decisively erased shortly before 3:30pm on Saturday.<\/p>\n
The forward had been omitted from the squad for Liverpool\u2019s midweek Champions League victory away to Inter Milan, but returned to the matchday setup for the Premier League clash with Brighton at Anfield.<\/p>\n
Although the 33-year-old started on the bench for a fourth consecutive league fixture, he was required much earlier than expected. Joe Gomez, who had set up Hugo Ekitike\u2019s goal inside the opening minute, was forced off through injury after 25 minutes. Salah was introduced in his place, with Dominik Szoboszlai shifting into the right-back position.<\/p>\n
As Salah\u2019s substitution was announced, the reaction from nearly 60,000 supporters inside Anfield was deafening. The overwhelming reception left no ambiguity about the backing he continues to enjoy, as fans voiced their support for Liverpool\u2019s third-highest goalscorer in history.<\/p>\n
Despite suggestions in sections of the media of tension between Salah and head coach Arne Slot, match-going supporters have consistently shown loyalty to both. Slot was loudly applauded during the midweek win at the San Siro, while Salah received a rousing welcome when he entered the pitch against Brighton, underlining the Kop\u2019s feelings.<\/p>\n
Salah wasted little time making an impact, driving forward through midfield before finding Alexis Mac Allister, whose attempted through ball to Ekitike was cut out when a shot may have been the better option.<\/p>\n
For those inside Anfield, Mohamed Salah remains, without question, the Egyptian King.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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