What Mo Salah did on the pitch straight after Liverpool’s win over Brighton as fans look for exit hints

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Mohamed Salah has played his final game before AFCON, but there are rumours it might be his last for Liverpool ever.The Reds got a very comprehensive victory over Brighton after winning 2-0, but all the talk before and after remains about Salah.He was benched for the game but came on in the first half due to an injury to Joe Gomez, and it is safe to say he impressed in the time he had.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Who was your man of the match during Liverpool’s impressive 2-0 win over Brighton?

Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images 👇 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Salah looked a little closer to his old self and showed he still has plenty to give, with it being a travesty if he were to leave in January after AFCON finishes.After the game, all the cameras were on him to see how he would react and fans were keen to spot any clues, but he did not give too much away.Mohamed Salah was the last Liverpool player to leave the pitchNo matter what, Salah was always going to spend a little extra time on the pitch due to going away for a short period of time, but there is a small chance it could be forever.So, his reaction after the full time whistle was what everyone wanted to see, and as spotted by journalist Beth Lindop, he was last to leave the pitch.She posted on her X account the video of Salah at the end, and he took his time applauding the Kop, while other cameras could see his eyes were a little watery.Of course, this does not really tell fans much other than how much he loves the support, but the fact he pointed to the badge suggests he might want to remain where he is.Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesHis performance was excellent too and it is a bit of a shame he is unavailable now for quite some time, but Liverpool fans will be hoping that he does indeed return and it is not the end of his illustrious Anfield career.

Everyone at Liverpool clearly wanted Mohamed Salah to stayEven though he has had a bit of a spat with manager Arne Slot, the Dutchman would not have put him back in the squad if he did not want to keep hold of him, so this is a very telling sign.The fans also cheered loudly when he came on in the first half and sang his song on multiple occasions, showing where their heads are at.Salah himself also played like he wants to stick around, with the Egyptian being far less selfish and linking up well with his teammates.It is safe to say that stuff will likely be said while he is on international duty and rumours will continue to circulate, but based on his outing against Brighton, Liverpool need to keep hold of him. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox