The Egypt international stayed home for Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League victory over Inter Milan after dropping a bombshell interview last weekend.
After being an unused substitute for Saturday’s 3-3 draw against Leeds United, the 33-year-old told reporters of his frustration at being named on the bench for the third game in a row and that his relationship with the manager was non-existent.
Finally, the disgruntled star was reinstated in the matchday squad for the visit of Brighton after successful talks between the two on Friday.
Salah was unexpectedly introduced in the 26th minute as a replacement for Joe Gomez, who was forced off the field with a blow. He then provided the assist for Hugo Ekitike’s second goal of the match as the Reds secured their first Premier League win in three games.
“He was a constant threat to us,” Slot told BBC Match of the Day. “He was constantly involved in the moments we created. The first ball he touched was almost an assist for Mac Allister and then he had the assist on the corner and was close to scoring himself.
“It was good to see him out there and posing a threat. Nice to see.”
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Salah now leaves to represent Egypt at AFCON, while Slot is hopeful the saga has now come to an end.
“For me, the situation when I spoke to him yesterday and the fact that he was on the bench and came out as the first substitute means that the matter has been put to rest,” said the Dutchman.
“But if the outside world wants to keep talking about it or there are other reasons why people keep talking about it, that’s fine with me.
“Yesterday’s conversation and today’s actions that he and I took speak for themselves.”
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