"It was earlier than expected that Mo Salah returned to the pitch for Liverpool, introduced as a substitute for the injured Joe Gomez midway through the first half against Brighton, which marked the fifth game in a row that the No.11 hadn't started. It meant Salah playing in his typical right forward role, seemingly within a 4-3-3 system. However, Liverpool were often, especially defensively, more 4-4-1-1, with Alexis Mac Allister actually the most advanced behind forward and double goalscorer Hugo Ekitike."
"Statistically, his six defensive contributions were above that of the hard-working Dominik Szoboszlai and Salah's highest since the opening day victory over Bournemouth. Work-rate was certainly not lacking for the player who, with his assist for Ekitike's second goal, became the Premier League record holder for most goal contributions for a single club, overtaking Wayne Rooney. Nor was selfishness, something Salah has also been accused of during this recent saga."
Mo Salah returned to the pitch earlier than expected as a substitute for injured Joe Gomez, marking his fifth consecutive match not starting. He operated in a right-forward role within a 4-3-3 setup, though Liverpool often defended in a 4-4-1-1 with Alexis Mac Allister the most advanced behind forward Hugo Ekitike. Florian Wirtz drifted inside from the left, which improved Liverpool's fluidity, pressing and counter-pressing. An early goal after 46 seconds provided a confidence boost. Salah recorded six defensive contributions, his highest since the opening day, assisted Ekitike's second goal and became the Premier League record-holder for most goal contributions for a single club.
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