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Mohamed Salah replaced the injured Joe Gomez in the 26th minute at Anfield Mohamed Salah made his return for Liverpool in Saturday's Premier League game against Brighton. The 33-year-old Egypt forward was named as a substitute but came on in the 26th minute following an injury to defender Joe Gomez. Liverpool fans cheered as Salah came on. It was his first time in a Reds squad since claiming he had been "thrown under the bus" by the club following last weekend's 3-3 draw with Leeds. Reds boss Arne Slot only named eight substitutes instead of nine for Saturday's game. Salah did not travel to Italy for their 1-0 Champions League win over Inter Milan. He is due to head to the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday. With Saudi Pro League clubs interested in signing Salah when the transfer window reopens next month, there is the possibility this could be his final game for Liverpool. Saudi clubs have been interested in Salah for some time and Liverpool rejected a £150m offer from Al-Ittihad in the summer of 2023. He still has 18 months left to run on the deal he signed in April. Salah is Liverpool's third top goalscorer of all time with 250 strikes in 421 games - but he has not started for Liverpool in five consecutive games. Last weekend Salah said he had invited his family to come to the Brighton game, adding: "I will be in Anfield to say goodbye to the fans and go to Africa Cup of Nations. I don't know what is going to happen when I am there. " Earlier in the week Slot said "I have no clue" if Salah had played his last game for the club. But after positive talks during the week, Salah was named in the squad to face Brighton. Salah's agent Ramy Abbas is due to talk to the club while Salah is on international duty at Afcon. Premier League: Build up to two games as Salah named among substitutes for Liverpool Is Salah right to feel 'thrown under the bus'? The man behind the headlines - Salah, by Klopp, Diaz and more Latest Liverpool news, analysis and fan views Ask about Liverpool - what do you want to know? Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Premier League: Salah on as Liverpool lead Brighton, Chelsea beating Everton at break Salah makes Liverpool return against Brighton Champions Cup: Saracens edge ahead of Sharks in Durban, Sale extend lead over Clermont Auvergne David Dimbleby takes a personal look at the role of the monarchy Celebrate Christmas the 80s way with Gary Davies Drama based on Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's fight for justice Chris Mc Causland joins Emma to discuss dancing blind on TV 'Anger and disappointment' as fans priced out of World Cup 'Noosa, Noosa, Noosa' - England's Ashes break ends Sutton's predictions v England Gaming star Daniel 'Stingray' Ray 'There can only be one singer' - my secrets of successful man-management Scotland's Burke scores stunner as Union beat RB Leipzig. Video Scotland's Burke scores stunner as Union beat RB Leipzig Jamaica series about 'more than scoreline' after hurricane 'This club can turn things around' - Bernardo Silva on Man City. Video'This club can turn things around' - Bernardo Silva on Man City 'Nancy exposed to brutal life as Celtic manager as cup final looms' Rooney 'got death threats' after making Man Utd move BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 contenders. Video BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 contenders Barcelona 'not a pressure' for on-loan Rashford 'Mine was for social change, this is not' - King on Battle of the Sexes What must Allen and Bills do to end Patriots' 10-game win streak? What next after Hamilton's 'nightmare' year? The man behind the headlines - Salah, by Klopp, Diaz and more World Darts Championship - Draw, seeds, prize money 'I hated rugby' - how Heyes turned around England career Biggest rule change ever and Brit teen - what's new in F1 in 2026? 'I was poisoning myself before endurance events' Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.