The public’s response to Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton, highlighted by Mohamed Salah’s return, is anything but unanimous. Across social media, pubs, and living rooms, the voices are divided,admiration, outrage, and indifference all in the mix.

Many Liverpool fans are full of praise. “Salah’s a legend,he came on and changed the game instantly,” one supporter posted online, echoing the sentiment of those who cheered his every touch at Anfield. The assist for Ekitike’s second goal was seen as proof that Salah remains vital, even after a week of controversy and speculation about his future. “He’s irreplaceable,” another fan insisted, “and we’ll miss him at the Africa Cup of Nations.”

But not everyone is celebrating. Some are still upset about Salah’s recent interview at Leeds and question whether he should have been brought back into the squad so quickly. “He’s not bigger than the club,” one critic argued. “Slot should have benched him for longer after all that drama.” Others pointed to the VAR decision involving Brighton’s Diego Gomez, suggesting Liverpool got lucky and that the match could have turned out differently if the referee had shown a red card.

There’s also a segment of the public that’s simply unmoved. “It’s just another game,” a neutral observer commented. “Liverpool beat a mid-table team at home,what’s the big deal?” For these fans, Salah’s return and Ekitike’s goals are just routine events in a long season, not worth the headlines or heated debates.

Brighton supporters, meanwhile, are frustrated. “We had our chances and didn’t take them,” one fan lamented, referencing Diego Gomez’s missed opportunities. Some are worried about the team’s slide down the table, while others are more philosophical: “It’s a long season. We’ll bounce back.”

As for the broader football community, opinions are split on Liverpool’s prospects. Some see this as a statement win and a sign that the team can cope without Salah during his international absence. Others remain skeptical, pointing to the reliance on individual brilliance and questioning whether the squad has enough depth for the challenges ahead.

In the end, Salah’s performance and Liverpool’s victory have sparked admiration, criticism, and apathy in equal measure. The public’s view is as divided as ever, with every side finding something to cheer, complain about, or ignore entirely.