Van Dijk Backs Liverpool as Salah Returns, AFCON Looms and Slot Steadies the Ship

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Liverpool’s squad showed unity and resilience as Mohamed Salah returned from a brief absence to help the Reds secure a 2‑0 win over Brighton at Anfield.   After a turbulent week following Salah’s public comments about feeling “thrown under the bus” by the club, the Egypt international came off the bench to register an assist, reminding everyone of his influence on a side that has been seeking consistency this season.

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00:00Liverpool's squad showed unity and resilience as Mohamed Salah returned from a brief absence

00:06to help the Reds secure a 2-0 win over Brighton at Anfield.

00:11After a turbulent week following Salah's public comments about feeling thrown under the bus by the club,

00:17the Egypt international came off the bench to register an assist reminding everyone

00:21of his influence on a side that has been seeking consistency this season.

00:25Salah had been left out of the squad for Liverpool's midweek Champions League win at Inter Milan,

00:32but discussions with manager Arnish Slott paved the way for his reintegration into the team.

00:38Usually never say anything about where we talk about.

00:41I'm not going to make an exception now, but I think actions speak louder than what has been said.

00:45He was in the squad again and when I had to make my first substitution, I brought him in

00:51and he performed as I think every fan, including me, would like him to perform today.

00:58The victory also marked a personal milestone for Van Dijk, who made his 250th Premier League appearance,

01:04underlining his role as a steadying influence both on and off the pitch.

01:09The return of Salah comes with an asterisk, however, as he joins Egypt for the African Cup of Nations,

01:15potentially missing up to eight matches if his side reaches the finals in January.

01:20With Liverpool having to navigate the busy festive schedule without one of their key figures,

01:25the manner in which the squad has responded to recent challenges speaks to a collective determination to maintain standards.

01:34Slott's calm management has been crucial in keeping the team focused amid external scrutiny

01:39and internal friction, reinforcing the sense of unity that Van Dijk highlighted.

01:43The team has shown that it can adapt to disruption without losing cohesion,

01:50blending experience, talent and leadership to weather testing periods.

01:54As the season moves deeper into a congested fixture list,

01:57maintaining that collective focus will be key to sustaining challenges in Europe.

02:03For now, Liverpool head into the festive schedule with renewed confidence.

02:08Salah's return, a timely reminder of what the team can achieve when all elements work in harmony.

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02:13All right.

02:14We'll see you next time.

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02:15We'll see you next time.

02:16We'll see you next time.

02:17And then we'll be right back.

02:18Bye.

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