LIVERPOOL, England, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Liverpool manager Arne Slot said it was an easy decision to include talisman Mohamed Salah in the squad for Saturday's 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton & Hove Albion, despite a turbulent week following the forward's scathing criticism of the team.

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.

Liverpool, Brighton and an Anfield AfternoonLiverpool step back into Premier League action with Brighton arriving at Anfield, and the story swirling above everything is Mohamed Salah. His omission

Mohamed Salah should shelve any immediate thoughts about quitting Liverpool for Saudi Arabia and secure a fitting Anfield send-off, according to Jamie Carragher.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk stressed Mohamed Salah's importance after the 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield on Saturday, adding that he was hopeful the Egyptian would stay at the club after the Africa Cup of Nations.

Salah's 277 goal involvements (188 goals, 89 assists) for Liverpool meant he moved above former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney (183 goals, 93 assists) in the standings. Liverpool parted with £34m to sign Salah from Roma in 2017 - a fee that now seems like peanuts after his jaw-dropping 364 goal contributions in 421 club appearances in all competitions (250 goals and 114 assists).

The Reds have always been a side littered with talent, and it's steadily fluctuated over the years.Last season, it was safe that say that Mohamed Salah, Virgil Van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and