Mohamed Salah Returns to Liverpool Squad After Actor's Appeal
December 13, 2025451 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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Mohamed Salah has been reinstated to Liverpool's squad for the Premier League match against Brighton on Saturday. This decision follows a recent controversy involving coach Arne Slot, which resulted in Salah's exclusion from the Champions League match against Inter Milan.
Actor's Plea for Salah
Prior to the match, Egyptian actor Ahmed El Sakka released a video urging Liverpool's management and supporters to reconsider their treatment of Salah. In the video, El Sakka stated, "I am Ahmed El Sakka, a prominent figure in the Middle East, and I take pride in sharing the Egyptian nationality with Mohamed Salah. I would like to remind everyone of Salah's contributions to the club over the past eight years. Please reconsider his position; he is an icon for Egyptians, Arabs, and also respected by British fans."
Bench Role for Salah
Coach Arne Slot confirmed that while Salah will be part of the squad, he will start the match against Brighton on the bench. This decision comes ahead of Salah's upcoming travel to Morocco to represent the Egyptian national team in the Africa Cup of Nations later this week.
Background of the Dispute
Salah's previous exclusion from the Inter Milan match stemmed from reported disagreements with Slot regarding the team's tactical approach. This situation sparked significant discussion among Liverpool fans, as well as in Egyptian and Arab communities, until El Sakka's intervention helped resolve the issue and facilitated Salah's return to the squad.
