Liverpool news: Mo Salah's dressing room message as Virgil van Dijk admits transfer stance

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The 33-year-old made his return to Arne Slot's Liverpool team in their 2-0 win against Brighton on Saturday, as he came on in the 26th minute for the injured Joe Gomez.It was a positive showing from the winger, whose assist for Hugo Ekitike's second goal saw him overtake Wayne Rooney's record of the most single-club goal involvements in the Premier League with 277 (188 goals and 89 assists).Salah's future at Liverpool was plunged into question after claiming the club has tried to scapegoat him for their struggles this season and stating he has no relationship with Slot. He’s a great guy."I don’t really like to speak on another man’s issues or his business and stuff - that has to do with Mo.

But at the end of the day, I think the important thing that Mo made clear was that it’s not against the team or anything like that, just a personal issue, and that’s it."Van Dijk confessionVan Dijk didn't leave anything to be questioned regarding his stance on Salah's Anfield future, with the Dutchman admitting he wants the winger to remain at the club. The Reds skipper said after Saturday's victory that he has been in constant conversation with his long-time team-mate throughout the past week.The 34-year-old said: "I speak to him about everything.

I would love to have him around as he is one of the leaders, but the fact is he is going to AFCON. We will be in contact over the next days and weeks like we always are and let's see."I wish him absolutely all the best - and (to) come back.