Salah Silences Doubts as Liverpool Crush Brighton in FA Cup Statement Win
Mohamed Salah is back at the center of Liverpool’s story and this time it feels different.
At Anfield, under the pressure of an up-and-down season, Liverpool delivered a commanding FA Cup victory over Brighton and Salah was the heartbeat of it all. He scored, he created and he won the penalty that sealed the result. But more importantly, he looked sharp, focused and fully committed.
Just weeks ago, questions were swirling around his future. There had been tension. There had been frustration. And there were real doubts about whether the Egyptian star would remain a central figure under manager Arne Slot. His form had dipped, his defensive work was questioned and Liverpool were struggling for consistency.
Against Brighton, Salah was not just a goal scorer. He was involved in the build-up, tracking back, pressing defenders and linking play. His assist for Dominik Szoboszlai was pure class, a delicate touch that opened the game. Then came the moment that reminded everyone who he is. A burst of pace into the box, a sharp turn past his marker, contact, penalty. He stepped up and buried it with conviction.
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Liverpool’s attack has evolved this season. With new faces like Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz adding variety, the team is no longer completely dependent on Salah. And that may actually be helping him. He looks freer. Less burdened. More dangerous.
Statistically, his numbers are not at their explosive best. But football is not only about numbers. It is about influence. And right now, Salah is influencing games again.
For Liverpool, this matters far beyond the FA Cup. The club is rebuilding momentum. The squad is adapting to a new tactical identity. And having a senior leader like Salah buying into that vision sends a powerful message in the dressing room.
There are still questions about his long-term future. His contract runs until 2027, but as he approaches his mid-thirties, discussions about role and responsibility will only intensify. What we saw against Brighton, however, was a player determined to finish this chapter strongly, whether it is the final one or not.
Liverpool needed a lift. They needed belief. And Salah delivered both.
If this is the resurgence of one of the Premier League’s modern greats, it could redefine Liverpool’s season.
Stay with us for continuing coverage of Liverpool’s FA Cup campaign and the evolving story around Mohamed Salah, as one of football’s biggest names writes his next chapter in real time.
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