Liverpool may have to wait to sign Mohamed Salah’s potential successor, but the timeline could line up perfectly with Xabi Alonso giving his stamp of approval.
Liverpool may not want to think about losing Mohamed Salah any time soon, but the club must think about the future.
The Egyptian will turn 32 next year and enter the final year of his contract, and interest in his services has not died down.
It’s no secret that clubs in Saudi Arabia are interested in Salah and have put a lot of effort into signing him this summer. Liverpool have resisted these demands, but it remains to be seen how long the club can resist the temptation.
That’s an idea Jurgen Klopp doesn’t want to entertain. Commenting on Salah’s relationship with Saudi Arabia last month, Klopp told reporters: “He’s very positive.
He loves being around boys, knows they have huge potential and wants to get something out of them to maximize that potential. “I never thought of anything else, and I hope I never have to.
“But sooner or later the time will come when Salah will have to be replaced. He has had a great start to the season, but it is clear that Liverpool 2.0 will not rely on him alone.
A team built for the future cannot be built around 31-year-olds. Klopp has a new star and a new talisman. Liverpool could decide to part ways with Salah at some point. But there are few players in world football who can currently breach them at Anfield.
Is there anyone who would be perfect to play under Xabi Alonso at the moment. Florian Wirtz has long been considered the genius savior of German football.
Despite being only 20 years old, he has broken numerous Bundesliga records and has also played regularly for Germany’s senior team.
His form has led to links with him leaving Leverkusen, with Liverpool also among those interested (according to the Daily Star).
However, it looks like the Reds will have to wait if they want him. Wirz’s father Hans-Joachim told Sky Sports Germany that his son will stay at Leverkusen in 2025.
“Now everything is focused on Florian playing for Leverkusen next season,” said Wirtz snr. Meanwhile, Florian Plettenberg said Wirz wants to move to Bayern Munich.
This is a path many Bundesliga stars have followed in recent years and it will be difficult to change. However, if United can pull it off, Wirtz’s transfer plans and the timing of Salah’s contract could be the perfect transfer plan.
Although he primarily plays as an attacking midfielder for Leverkusen and operates centrally, Wirz is no stranger to playing on the wing. He is ambidextrous, meaning he can play left or right and can shoot using both his right and left foot.
He is a small forward with individual, scoring and goal-scoring ability to replace Salah at Liverpool. His manager has admired him throughout the season and even compared him to Lionel Messi earlier this year.
“They are good players on the pitch and they are good-looking players. Good-looking players do interesting things, but they are not necessarily effective,” Alonso told reporters, according to GOAL.
“Why is Messi so good? Because he knows when and how to make simple passes. Messi: “Are you feeling better? Here’s the ball!” It’s not always about the perfect moves, it’s about the best and most outstanding moves.
Florian can do it. That’s why it’s so good.”With the support of Alonso, his recent record and the fact that he is only 20 years old, Wirtz seems to be a perfect fit for Klopp.
If United decide to part ways with Salah, the Germany international could be the perfect solution to replace the club legend.
