Mohamed Salah played a key role against Brighton. But what happens now after his incendiary comments last week and talks with Slot?

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.

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).