Liverpool returns to Premier League action this weekend as Brighton visits Anfield, but the main narrative this week has been Mohamed Salah after his explosive interview at Leeds United last week.
The Reds beat Inter Milan without him, but will Arne Slot leave the Egyptian out this weekend before he heads for AFCON? There is no doubt that will be the biggest story from his pre-match press conference.
Salah is yet to speak again publicly but conversations will have taken place behind the scenes regarding what happens next for him, not just this weekend but potentially in the January transfer window too.
Elsewhere, Slot will be asked about injury news as well. Cody Gakpo is expected to be out for a few weeks, but Jeremie Frimpong could be nearing a return. Conor Bradley is suspended for the Brighton game.
**See what Slot has to say during his press conference in our live blog below. We'll have all the key updates from the AXA Training Centre.**
07:25Matt Addison
After his [explosive comments at Elland Road](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/mohamed-salah-every-word-slot-33013907), can Mohamed Salah come back into the Liverpool team this weekend?
A cooling-off period while he is at AFCON could work best for all parties.
Arne Slot will be grilled on him this morning, but the main question is whether Salah is involved tomorrow against Brighton. Even if he is, he is highly unlikely to start, though he could be useful off the bench.
It's a fascinating situation.
Mohamed Salah's future at Liverpool remains in doubt (Image: Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)
Matt Addison
Welcome to another Liverpool FC live blog! We're going to hear from Arne Slot shortly, and the Reds boss will be asked several questions about Mohamed Salah, which will certainly be worth listening to.
We're expecting the latest on injuries as well heading into the weekend's game with Brighton.