Liverpool made a disappointing return to Premier League action on Saturday, with a 2-2 draw against Marco Silva’s Fulham.
The title-chasing Reds had to play most of the match with ten men after Andrew Robertson was shown an early red card, resulting in a portion of the points having to be endured throughout the game.
While Robertson has let himself down as an experienced figure in Arne Slott’s camp, no one can accuse Mohamed Salah of not being at his best this season, although his contract issues remain unresolved .
Salah’s importance at Liverpool
Despite being 32 years old, the Egypt maverick showed no signs of rust in a Reds jersey, with Salah setting up an assist in a draw with Cottagers.
He still performed well against the Londoners, firing three-legged shot, But in a thrilling game, the usually powerful striker had to make do with an assist after putting Cody Gakpo into space for Liverpool’s opener.
If the brilliant Liverpool No.11 scores on Saturday it will be Eight league games are ongoing Salah scored and the striker aged like a fine wine on Merseyside.
Overall, he has an amazing 16 goals and 13 assists With just 23 games under his belt, there is no doubt the level of anxiety surrounding whether he will stay at Liverpool beyond the end of the season or whether new suitors will step in and snap him up. Keep getting worse.
If the latter does become the unfortunate reality for Slot and Co, they could do worse than secure the explosive star as his replacement.
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Liverpool looking for Salah replacement
It is reported From journalist Graeme Bailey The top-of-the-table Reds have informed Barcelona that they would be ecstatic if they could eventually bring in Raphinha.
The report further reveals that Arsenal and Manchester City, as well as Liverpool, all made inquiries about the charming Brazilian in the summer. All three teams remain interested in the player and are said to have held talks with agents over a potential 2025 statement.
His heroics at Leeds United under Marcelo Bielsa are well-known to English fans and Liverpool will also be keeping a close eye on the entertaining winger when you look at how he fares in Spain.
Raphinha has put up Salah-like numbers for Hansi Flick’s giants so far this season, and there’s a good chance he could become a regular fixture in Slott’s side should their esteemed servant leave the building. The replacement for the call.
Rafinha’s stats vs Salah’s stats – FBRef | ||
|---|---|---|
Statistics | ||
Games played | twenty three | twenty three |
Number of goals scored | No. 17 | 16 |
Assist | 10 | 13 |
Total shots* | 3.46 | 3.85 |
Create the action of the shot* | 5.75 | 4.95 |
Progressive Pass* | 4.19 | 4.50 |
Progressive carry* | 3.49 | 3.74 |
Accepted successfully * | 1.29 | 1.21 |
FBRef statistics (* = every 90 minutes) | ||
Very similar when comparing their attacking play from last year using FBRef, and the fact that Raphinha’s goal contribution rate in 2024/25 is only 2 lower than Salah’s, the South American may well be just what Liverpool need, Come to soften any possible blow.
Raphinha’s impressive number of goals and assists even led to him being labeled “ “24/25 Europe’s best player” By Dougie Critchley, Sky Sports Despite Salah lighting up the Premier League.
It would be a real blow to the system if Liverpool lost their brilliant attacker, but if Raphinha subsequently comes on, the gaping wound could be quickly addressed.
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