Arne Slot confirmed Mohamed Salah's return to Liverpool's squad for their Champions League match against Marseille, suggesting the Egyptian forward will start. This comes after Salah's return from the Africa Cup of Nations, where he scored four goals in six games for Egypt, who finished fourth.

Slot addressed the recent tension surrounding Salah, who was left at home for a previous European game after criticizing the club. The manager stated their relationship is "normal" and expressed happiness to have Salah back, noting the team's 12-match unbeaten run has lacked conviction without his finishing.

The match offers a chance to gauge if the relationship between player and manager has improved. Salah's last club goal was on November 1, but his AFCON form suggests he could immediately impact Liverpool's attack as they seek to solidify their Champions League position.