The Egyptian’s powers are inevitably waning, but his contribution post-AFCON shows that he can adapt and that he still has plenty to offer

Liverpool are by no means back to their best. And nor is Mohamed Salah. But there were enough positive signs from both in Saturday night's 3-0 FA Cup fourth-round win over Brighton to suggest that this most trying of seasons might actually end on a positive note for the Reds.

BBC Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer has praised Mohamed Salah's defensive work rate for Liverpool, with the Egyptian scoring twice and providing four assists in seven games

Even though Mohamed Salah seems to have regained his place in the starting lineup, the Egyptian is reportedly aiming to leave Liverpool. In response, they are said to be taking the lead in signing a Premier League winger to replace the veteran ahead the 2026-27 season.

Mohamed Salah returned to the scoresheet with a 68th-minute penalty goal past Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele as part of a 3-0 Liverpool FA Cup win. The 33-year-old Salah has been out of sorts this campaign,