Mohamed Salah has rejoined Liverpool’s first-team training following his return from the Africa Cup of Nations, boosting the squad ahead of their crucial Champions League fixture against Marseille. The Egyptian forward was seen training with teammates at the club’s training centre on Tuesday, showing a positive and focused attitude as preparations continued for the match in France.
Salah’s return has attracted attention after recent tension between the player and the club earlier in the season. The forward had previously expressed frustration over his reduced role, stating he felt sidelined and disconnected from manager Arne Slot. Despite the public disagreement, Liverpool managed to stabilize the situation, with Salah later contributing as a substitute in a Premier League victory over Brighton. Club sources indicated that the matter has since been resolved internally.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot welcomed Salah back into the squad, though he remained cautious about revealing details of their discussions. Following Egypt’s fourth-place finish at AFCON, Salah was included in Liverpool’s 20-man squad traveling to France, confirming his availability for the Champions League encounter. The club currently sits ninth in the league phase standings, narrowly outside the automatic qualification spots for the knockout stages.
Salah remains one of Liverpool’s most influential players, ranking as the club’s third-highest goalscorer with 250 goals in 421 appearances since joining in 2017. He has played a major role in Liverpool’s recent successes, including Premier League and Champions League triumphs. Although his goal tally has dipped this season, his presence is expected to strengthen Liverpool as they aim to close the gap domestically and progress in Europe.
