Mo Salah 'didn't have a choice' after Liverpool star's perfect parting message

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Alan Shearer has discussed Mohamed Salah's performance in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brighton in the forward's final appearance before jetting off to represent Egypt at AFCONAlan Shearer has revealed why he believes Mohamed Salah had no option but to deliver a good performance for Liverpool against Brighton. Speaking on the latest Rest is Football podcast with Micah Richards and Gary Lineker, Shearer was asked to give his opinion on the speculation surrounding Salah's Anfield future, with the striker now set to join up with the Egypt squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.The Newcastle legend was asked whether he felt the drama had been defused after Salah's substitute appearance against Brighton at the weekend.

"Even when he could have thrown Salah under the bus, he didn't. Salah's had an outburst, and all top players have egos."It was nice that he got on (vs Brighton) and the most important thing [was] he looked sharp when he went on.

He should have scored." Shearer then interjected by saying, "I don't think he had a choice, by the way. He had to, didn't he?"Lineker pressed Shearer to elaborate on his comment, prompting the former Newcastle striker to respond: "He [Salah] had to come on and do well, after what he said.