Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton match

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been included in their squad for Saturday's Premier League match at home to Brighton & Hove Albion.

Manager Arne Slot earlier said he had no reason to want Salah to leave Liverpool as the Dutchman prepared for a face-to-face meeting with the Egypt international on Friday.

Slot moved to calm speculation over Salah's future after the 33-year-old'scriticism of the club following last weekend's 3-3 draw at Leeds United.

The Egyptian said he had been made a scapegoat for Liverpool's poor form and that his relationship with Slot had deteriorated.

His outburst sparked questions about Salah's future at the Merseyside outfit, who are languishing in 10th place with 23 points from 15 matches, a stark contrast to last year's title-winning campaign.

Salah was left out of the team that travelled to Italy for their 1-0 Champions League victory over Inter Milan on Tuesday.

He is set to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, leaving Liverpool to attempt to extend their four-game unbeaten run in all competitions while silencing the off-field turmoil.