Mohamed Salah jokes with media but turns down chance for another post-match debrief

Mohamed Salah shared a light hearted joke with members of the media after making his Liverpool return in their 2-0 victory over Brighton on Saturday.

Salah had generated headlines last weekend with his explosive interview in the mixed zone after the Reds 3-3 draw against Leeds United.

The winger's views, including that he now has 'no relationship' with manager Arne Slot , had led to speculation over his future at Liverpool.

Salah was then left out of Liverpool's squad for their 1-0 Champions League win over Inter Milan in midweek.

He returned to the squad on Saturday after holding talks with Slot, with Salah called into action early as he came off the bench in the first half to replace the injured Joe Gomez.

Salah made his way through the mixed zone after being part of the 2-0 win over Brighton, but this time jokingly turned down the chance to give the media his views.

Mohamed Salah joked 'two weeks in a row, no' after being asked by the media to give his thoughts in the mixed zone after Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brighton

Salah's explosive comments last weekend have dominated headlines during the week

The Liverpool star had made his return as a first half substitute against Brighton at Anfield

'Two weeks in a row? No,' Salah joked when responding to requests for him to stop.

Salah was brought on against Brighton in the 26th minute, with Liverpool leading 1-0 through Hugo Ekitike's first minute goal.

The 33-year-old received a rapturous ovation from Liverpool fans after being introduced from the bench.

Salah would go on to make an impact with his corner setting up Ekitike to score his and Liverpool's second in the second half.

The assist saw Salah set an outright Premier League record having notched his 277th goal contribution in the top flight.

Salah moved clear of Wayne Rooney, who had achieved 276 during his time at Manchester United.

While Salah opted against speaking to the media post-match, Slot was asked about his return to the side.

'What's been said between the two of us, I've said many times, for me that stays between us,' Slot told Sky Sports post-match.

Arne Slot said Liverpool 'needed Salah' as the winger came off the bench in the first half

Salah will now join up with Egypt's squad for the upcoming African Cup of Nations

'He was back in the squad and we needed him.'

Salah was making his final appearance before joining up with Egypt's squad for the African Cup of Nations.

'He goes to Egypt now to Afcon, that means for us another player down and we already didn't have a lot,' Slot continued.

'But we knew before the season he would go and maybe one or two players can come back from injury.'