Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirms he is 'talking' with Mohamed Salah about the forward's return date following Egypt's elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations. Salah will play a third-place play-off for his country on Saturday before returning to Merseyside. Slot reiterated that Salah remains 'so important' to the club and himself.

The conversation comes after a period of public tension, including Salah's controversial interview claiming Liverpool had thrown him 'under the bus.' Slot omitted him from a Champions League squad before the dispute was seemingly resolved. Now, the focus shifts to reintegrating a key attacker for a crucial run of fixtures, including a Champions League match against Marseille next Wednesday.

Slot's side aims to extend an 11-game unbeaten run when they host Burnley this weekend, though the Dutchman insists performances must still improve for sustained success. With Salah's return imminent, Liverpool's attacking options get a major boost for the season's second half.