Liverpool head coach Arne Slot dropped a huge hint that Mohamed Salah would start in the Champions League against Marseille in his first match since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations.
Salah was included in the travelling squad which flew to the south of France after finishing fourth with Egypt on Saturday.
That was at least better than their previous European game against Inter Milan when the 33-year-old was left at home following his explosive comments after the 3-3 draw with Leeds.
He accused the club of throwing him “under the bus” after results took a dive, suggested he had no relationship with Slot and questioned his future.
Salah returned as a first-half substitute against Brighton but left…