Liverpool vs Brighton LIVE: 1-0, live match updates as Mohamed Salah returns to the side
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He's back in the squad and on the bench today.”All eyes will be on Arne Slot and Mohamed Salah during Liverpool v Brighton (Image: PA)14:46Michael PlantLook who's backMohamed Salah was back in the Liverpool squad on Saturday14:11Michael PlantMilestone afternoonToday marks Virgil van Dijk’s 250th Premier League appearance for Liverpool, while Curtis Jones is set to play for the Reds for the 200th time. (Image: Getty Images)12:47Michael PlantSlot: We need togethernessArne Slot has also given his verdict on Liverpool’s recent run as the team prepares to take on Brighton.“We want and need to improve our position in the Premier League.
I would be the first to admit that 10th place is not good enough for a club like Liverpool,” he wrote in today’s program.“Yes, the league is even more competitive than ever this season and a lot of teams are close in terms of points, but this does not justify where we are right now. Brighton are currently above us in the league on goal difference and they have had some really good results already this season with a squad that has a lot of quality.”Arne Slot has admitted he has not enjoyed the last week since Mohamed Salah's explosive interview at Leeds11:57Michael PlantVan Dijk's pre-match thoughtsVirgil van Dijk has said Liverpool is determined to get back to winning ways at Anfield this afternoon, 39 days on from the team’s last home victory.“After the disappointment of Elland Road, that was a very satisfying ending at San Siro,” the captain wrote in his matchday program column.
(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)11:06Michael PlantReturn of the kingThere’s only one place to start out matchday build-up and that’s with the news that Mohamed Salah is set to be involved in the Liverpool squad after yesterday’s meeting with Arne Slot. The details of that chat remain vague, but there has been some form of reconciliation, hence Salah’s involvement today.There will be no way back for Mohamed Salah unless he apologises to Arne Slot, according to one former Liverpool favourite (Image: Carl Recine, Getty Images)11:04Michael PlantBack at AnfieldWelcome to the live Liverpool.com matchday blog.