Liverpool must start considering Mohamed Salah's replacements

Mohamed Salah remains one of the world’s best players, and the Egyptian is one of the men who have turned Liverpool into a world-class club again.

When Jurgen Klopp became their manager, the German had to redevelop the team because it had underperformed for several seasons.

Liverpool replaced Champions League-winning Rafa Benitez with several underwhelming performers on their bench.

When Brendan Rodgers’ side nearly won the Premier League in 2014, it seemed the club had fully developed and was now back to being one of the best sides in the land.

However, in the next campaign, they struggled to finish in a European place, and eventually, Rodgers was sacked in 2015.

Klopp signed Salah in his second full season at the club to complete a front-three he had been building. He had already signed Sadio Mane, who joined Roberto Firmino, whom he met at the club.

Klopp admitted he did not want to sign Salah and had been in favour of signing Julian Brandt instead, but he was convinced that the Egyptian was a much better option.

Salah’s signing will prove to be a masterstroke as the Egyptian scored 32 goals in his first Premier League season and 44 goals in all competitions, setting a new league record on the way.

He also led Liverpool to the final of the Champions League, which they lost only because he got injured in the first half.

The attacker has remained consistently the best player at the club every season, shining through by scoring several goals.

Salah has scored at least 23 goals in every campaign he has been at the club and seems to get better with age as he continues to find the back of the net on a regular basis.

However, fans who buy Liverpool tickets from vetted resellers on Seatsnet know that every player will eventually leave the club, and the Reds need to start planning for Salah’s departure.

The earlier that is done, the easier the club will cope when he eventually leaves. Otherwise, they will find themselves in a similar position to when Luis Suarez left the club after nearly winning the Premier League title for them.

How much longer can he play?

Salah is 31, and that is an age when most players begin to decline. However, in recent times, we have watched players go past their early 30s and continue to perform well.

Two good examples are Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who have remained among the world’s best attackers.

Even Robert Lewandowski remains lethal in Barcelona's books, and he is already 35, so Salah still has a long way to go before leaving the game.

The attacker remains as good as he was when he first moved to Liverpool and has even gained more experience in his role at Anfield.

He has always been a player eager to score and assist teammates, and as he plays in a freer role in some games this season, his future could be in a different position at the club.

Jurgen Klopp, who brought him to the club, leaves at the end of this season, and the club might have to make some key personnel decisions during the summer.

Liverpool’s new manager will be Arne Slot after the Reds identify the Dutchman as the next coach to take them to the next level.

Salah will be a key player in the new dispensation if the club decides to keep him, but they could finally listen to offers from Saudi Arabia and sell the frontman.

Will Liverpool replace Salah easily?

Salah, like most of the best players in the world will leave a huge void in the team when he leaves Liverpool and this summer might be too early for the Reds to lose him.

The Egyptian remains their best scorer and has been in brilliant form this campaign, making him an indispensable player at the club.

Despite being 31, Salah can easily still sell for 100m euros or more, which is a clear signal that he is a player Liverpool or any top club in Europe still needs.

The Reds know the quality of the Egyptian and will only sell Salah if it will bring them huge benefits, but more importantly, they have to replace him.

Whoever arrives as Salah's replacement this summer will have a huge job on their hands, and the Anfield crowd will expect them to succeed instantly at the club.

This is because Salah has been a driving force in Liverpool’s recent success, and they will struggle if he leaves and they fail to sign a good replacement for the former Chelsea flop.

Players Liverpool can sign to replace the Egyptian King

Liverpool may not struggle to find a replacement for the Egyptian King because there are so many top talents who can join their attack and make it better.

However, whoever eventually joins them may need a lot of time to become an important player at the club. Here are some stars who could join the club and make fans forget they have lost Salah

Jadon Sancho, Manchester United/Borussia Dortmund

This is a tricky choice because United will never willingly sell a player to Liverpool, but Sancho has been in fantastic form since he left United to join Dortmund on loan.

The Englishman is proving to be one of the finest players in the Champions League this season and will do a fantastic job at Liverpool.

Rodrygo, Real Madrid

The arrival of Kylian Mbappe in the summer will likely cost a player his place on the Madrid team, and most people believe Rodrygo could be sacrificed for the Frenchman.

If that happens, Madrid might be prepared to sell the Brazilian and he will be a solid replacement for Salah.

He has been one of the most improved players on their team and at 23, he will spend a long time on Liverpool’s books should he make the move this summer.

Florian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen

One of the protagonists of Bayer Leverkusen’s record-smashing season is Wirtz, who developed at the German club.

The youngster has been an outstanding contributor to their success and has made even more impact on their team than Kai Havertz did before moving to England.

Wirtz and Bayer insist he will not leave them at the end of this season after Xabi Alonso confirmed that he will remain their manager beyond this campaign.

However, in football, money makes things happen, and Liverpool can still add him to their group if they splash the cash on his signature.

Michael Olise, Crystal Palace

One of the finest wingers in the Premier League now is Olise and he will be a like-for-like replacement for Salah.

Because he is often injured, we have not seen the best of Olise, but if the Frenchman can overcome his fitness problems, he could become the best right-sided winger when Salah leaves England.

If Liverpool adds him to their group as soon as the Egyptian leaves, he will make it easy for them to forget Salah.

Leon Bailey, Aston Villa

Bailey has been one of the best right-wingers in the Premier League in recent seasons, and the Jamaican probably needs to play for a bigger club.

He has been an impact substitute for most of Unai Emery’s spell at Villa, but he can do a better job if he moves to a bigger club like Liverpool.

Conclusion

Salah will inevitably leave Liverpool, and that might be this summer. The Reds must begin to plan for his departure because when he leaves, they will feel the impact.