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Hugo Ekitike may have scored Liverpool’s goals against Brighton, but it was Mo Salah who still took the headlines. Here’s how the media reacted to Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton and Salah’s return to the team.
“It was no coincidence that the James hit ‘Sit Down’ – which inspired the famous terrace anthem in Salah’s honour – was played over the loudspeaker after the final whistle.” The Guardian‘s Will Unwin also commented on the reaction inside the ground as Salah waved goodbye ahead of his trip to Morocco for AFCON: “It ended with the Egyptian doing a one-man lap of honour at Anfield, an attempt to rebuild trust with the supporters after creating a ceasefire, if not a complete truce, with Arne Slot… “Salah’s face is at the forefront of Anfield, featuring on banners and murals, one with a crown atop his head. His family was in the stands.” Mo Salah’s display was “graceful, humble” Having come under fire for saying he believes he should be guaranteed a place in the team, the Times‘ Jonathan Northcroft thought Salah responded ‘gracefully’: “If this was goodbye, it was graceful, humble.
But this will be Salah’s final game for Liverpool for some time, as he heads off to the Africa Cup of Nations to play for Egypt. Salah situation has enhanced Slot’s position.
