What Mohamed Salah said in Liverpool mixed zone as Arne Slot 'drops' another player

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Moments you might not have spotted during Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield in the Premier LeagueLiverpool made it back-to-back wins and extended their unbeaten run to five matches as a week dominated by the fallout from Mohamed Salah’s comments about Arne Slot and the club ended on a positive note. Hugo Ekitike’s brace earned the Reds a 2-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.But unsurprisingly, much of the attention was on Salah after he was recalled to the Liverpool squad after being dropped for the midweek victory over Inter Milan.The Egyptian was again named on the bench by Slot but made a decisive impact after being brought on midway through the first half in place of the injured Joe Gomez.READ MORE: Curtis Jones shares Mohamed Salah's message to Liverpool squad and shuts down criticsREAD MORE: National media ask same question about Mohamed Salah as Liverpool uncertainty continues – 'Tears in his eyes'Speculation about his future will continue, with Reds now set to be without Salah or a number of weeks regardless as he departs for the Africa Cup of Nations.But while he waved to supporters following the final whistle, it appeared more in appreciation than a final farewell, having previously suggested the clash with Brighton could prove to be his last for the club.But you already know all that.

Instead, with the ECHO in attendance and providing our usual level of coverage at Anfield, as always, here are some of the moments you might not have spotted…Salah speaks in mixed zone againIt has been quite the week for Salah after sending shockwaves following his mixed zone interview after last weekend’s 3-3 draw with Leeds United. Though with Salah now on Africa Cup of Nations duty and set for plenty of media duties as Egypt captain, he might well find himself having to contend with a number of questions about his Liverpool future in the weeks ahead.Content cannot be displayed without consentLiverpool star ‘dropped’ from squadWhile Salah was left out of the travelling squad for the midweek trip to Inter, with Slot making Liverpool’s response to the Egyptian’s heated comments crystal clear, there was confusion when the latest Reds squad list dropped for the clash with Brighton.In the graphics posted on social media, Liverpool named a full quota of nine substitutes.

Some things go left unanswered…Jones offers his apologiesWhile there had been plenty of talk in the week with regards to whether or not Salah would apologise to Slot following his comments, there was one public apology on show at Anfield on Saturday.Curtis Jones put Ryan Gravenberch under pressure with one wayward pass in midfield in the first half, with the pair having to be alert to retain possession and prevent a Brighton counter-attack.Jones was quick to sheepishly raise his hand in acknowledgement of the faux pas and apologise to his midfield partner.‘There’s only one James Milner!’James Milner received a hero’s welcome on his return to Anfield with Brighton, with his name loudly cheered when the sides were read out ahead of kick-off.He received similar treatment when introduced in the 87th minute, with his involvement rather more poignant given he now wears the number 20 shirt in honour of his former team-mate Diogo Jota.Chants of ‘There’s only one James Milner!’ soon bellowed around Anfield following his entry to the pitch.And while the veteran ended up on the losing side, he later admitted it was a ‘special moment’ to return to his former stomping ground.“Disappointing result but happy to be back out on the pitch and a special moment to play at Anfield wearing the 20,” he wrote on Instagram. YNWA.“Also to the travelling fans for your continued support we need you with us over this period.”It would later transpire that Milner’s number 20 shirt would be remaining on Merseyside, with Ibrahima Konate’s own social media post following the game revealing he had swapped jerseys with his old team-mate.