Rousing the Kop

'Just looked like': Chris Sutton delivers verdict on whether Mohamed Salah has just said goodbye to Liverpool

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Mo Salah registered only a third Premier League assist of the season after coming off the bench during Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Brighton on Saturday.The Egyptian has had a tumultuous week after claiming that the Reds have ‘thrown him under the bus’ following three consecutive matches on the bench.Having been left out of the squad entirely for Tuesday’s impressive win over Inter Milan, Salah was back on Saturday for what could potentially be his final appearance for Liverpool.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say After helping Liverpool to a relatively comfortable 2-0 win, all eyes were on the legendary winger at full-time as fans looked for clues whether he was indeed leaving.Salah stayed to applaud the Kop, which is sure to keep fans guessing as to whether he’ll still be a Liverpool player when he returns from AFCON.



But having watched his exit from the pitch, pundit Chris Sutton does not believe Salah was saying his goodbyes.Mohamed Salah did not appear to be saying his goodbyesIf this is to be the end of Salah at Liverpool, then at least the 33-year-old managed to go out with a goal contribution.He should have found the net himself, but could only balloon Federico Chiesa’s ball across the box over the crossbar.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Mohamed Salah immediately showed whether his meeting with Arne Slot worked during Liverpool v BrightonHad Salah scored, we may have seen an emotional reaction which could have better informed whether he is going or not. Instead, Sutton noted his full-time reaction for BBC Sport, claiming that he did not feel it to signal the end.“I suppose everybody will be leaving Anfield with that feeling of what’s going to happen next with Mo Salah?

Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesWill he play for Liverpool again? 👇 Join the debate; share your insight. If you’re a Liverpool fan you want to keep your best players so you’ll be hoping it works out.”Will Salah play for Liverpool again?Salah certainly did look slightly more emotional than usual at the end of Saturday’s game.However, it is important to note that he does always put on a little show whenever he is leaving for AFCON.It should also be said that this has been no ordinary week for Salah.