Respected journalist David Ornstein has revealed Liverpool’s “full intention” with Mohamed Salah, while a pundit has named his potential next club. Salah ‘s long-term future is in doubt as he has suffered a major fall from grace at Liverpool over the past six months.

Seven days earlier, Liverpool’s talisman had threatened to dismantle his illustrious history on Merseyside with a public tirade against the club and his manager. Slot dropped Salah for Tuesday’s trip to Milan before bringing him back into the fold following a heart-to-heart on Friday.

Salah will now depart to join the Egyptian national team for the Africa Cup of Nations, but manager Arne Slot expects him to come back to the club at the conclusion of the tournament amid transfer speculation.

The Egypt international returned to action on Saturday with the league champions after being dropped following an incendiary interview.

Salah previewed the visit from Brighton as potentially his last ever appearance at Anfield, inviting his family to Merseyside for the occasion. Arne Slot cast doubt over his involvement entirely by dropping him from the squad for Tuesday’s Champions League win over Inter.

Brendan Rodgers has been appointed as the new manager of Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah head coach. The Northern Irishman had been out of work since October when he resigned as Celtic boss. He

Mohamed Salah, Amad Diallo, and Bryan Mbeumo highlight a number of Premier League stars hoping to lead their nations to continental glory as the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off this month in Morocco.

Salah was banished from the Liverpool squad for their midweek clash with Inter Milan after his outburst at Leeds – stating the club have thrown him “under the bus” – but was brought back into the fold for their weekend win over Brighton, following talks with head coach Arne Slot.