Liverpool did get out of the opening period unscathed, as a very dangerous counter attack led by Ekitiké’s sublime dribbling became a Salah assist to the Frenchman off the ensuing corner. Salah’s corner looked a great ball going into the box, and a completely unmarked Ekitiké did the decent thing and made it 2-0.

Liverpool ended their three-game winless run at Anfield as they beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2–0 courtesy of Hugo Ekitiké’s brace. Mohamed Salah re-entered the Liverpool squad after being excluded from the victory against Inter following his extraordinary outburst, but the Egyptian was only named on the bench by Arne Slot.

Mohamed Salah made his return for Liverpool and got an assist as Arne Slot's side beat Brighton thanks to a Hugo Ekitike double.

As transfer rumors swirl, Mohamed Salah's dynamic display vs. Brighton showed just how much he still has to offer.

Having promised crunch talks with Mohamed Salah amid their ongoing and very public feud, the outcome of those discussions will become clear when Liverpool ’s official matchday squad is released. If Salah features, there could be hope of a resolution. If the Egyptian is again on the bench, pressure builds ahead of the January transfer window.

The first stage of Mohamed Salah’s rehabilitation at Liverpool is complete after the Egypt forward returned to the team for its 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League.

Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0 at Anfield as Hugo Ekitike struck twice, including the fastest goal of the Premier League season, to headline a composed home performance. The Frenchman scored inside 46 seconds and added a second from a Mohamed Salah corner,