Can Liverpool replace Mohamed Salah easily?

Michael Owen believes Liverpool’s worry is that they will be missing Mohamed Salah in the coming season. The former prolific striker argues that Liverpool FC will require some changes to be made, but not a complete overhaul, except for one job. The departure of Salah is the end of an era at Anfield. For years the Egyptian forward has been the main man in the forwards of Liverpool.

He’s been able to produce goals from the right wing in an era when that isn’t an forte of many others in the team. Owen noted there’s no direct replacement available in the team right now. New head coach Arne Slot is up for a big challenge. Liverpool may not have as much cashflow this time around despite their huge expenditure last summer. This implies that recruitment choices should not be broad, but instead focused and effective. However, there are other concerns.

Andy Robertson is set to depart and there has been some doubt about Alisson Becker following a link-up with Juventus. With these potential losses, it may hurt the team’s heart in the middle and back. Owen said that “a little bit of surgery” was needed. This implies targeted changes rather than a wholesale makeover. But it is a priority to replace Salah as he has a huge impact on the attacking structure of the team. In the meantime, Curtis Jones is being eyed by Inter Milan.

He also would put additional strain on the squad depth if he were to be let go. Foreign interest is testimony to the quality still available, but it is also a threat to the loss of some key players. Preparation has also been stretched and a number of players have been injured in recent weeks. This only further complicates matters in the run-up to the transfer window. In total, Liverpool’s summer moves will shape where they’re going next and replacing Salah is at the top of their priority list.