Mohamed Salah concluded a tumultuous week by making a significant impact for Liverpool from the bench in their 2-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion. His appearance, which came after replacing an injured Joe Gomez, was met with a warm reception from the Anfield crowd. Salah's early introduction saw him make Premier League history with a crucial assist.

The Egypt international's influence was particularly felt in the second half when he delivered a well-placed corner that Hugo Ekitike headed home, doubling Liverpool's lead. This assist propelled Salah past Wayne Rooney, making him the Premier League's all-time leader in combined goals and assists for a single club, reaching a remarkable total of 277 contributions. Despite being close to scoring a goal himself in stoppage time, his first-time shot went over the bar.

Salah's return to the matchday squad followed a controversial period. He had been left out of Liverpool's Champions League victory over Inter Milan in midweek, a decision that stemmed from an explosive interview he gave after being dropped to the bench for a third consecutive game against Leeds United. In that interview, Salah claimed he felt