The 3 candidates of Liverpool to replace Mohamed Salah

The Egyptian's days at Liverpool are numbered after his statements against Arne Slot and the board.

Javier Parra Peña | 9 Dec 2025 | 20.30
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The 3 candidates from Liverpool to replace Mohamed Salah
The 3 candidates from Liverpool to replace Mohamed Salah

The departure of Mohamed Salah from the club is a scenario that Liverpool now consider inevitable. The strain in the relationship between the forward and Arne Slot, coupled with his critical remarks towards the coaching staff, has hastened plans to restructure the attack. The club is urgently working to find the successor of the Egyptian on the right flank, a crucial piece in an offensive project aimed at uniting Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo, and Florian Wirtz.

In this context, Liverpool has narrowed down the list of candidates to three very different profiles: Yankubah Minteh, Rodrygo, and Antoine Semenyo. Each one represents a unique style and a different strategic approach for the Anfield team.

Yankubah Minteh and the Premier League path

The name that currently appeals the most to Liverpool is Yankubah Minteh, a winger who has dazzled with his speed, ability to attack spaces, and daring in one-on-one situations.

His current season in the Premier League has boosted his valuation but has also confirmed that he is ready for a leap to a big club. Minteh stands out for his constant energy, high pressing, and ease in breaking lines on the right flank. At Liverpool, he seems to fit in seamlessly: pace, flair, and significant room for growth. Furthermore, his profile aligns with Slot's idea of maintaining width, aggression, and quick transitions. For many within the club, Minteh could become the cornerstone of a new era at Anfield.

Rodrygo, European experience and creativity

The most high-profile alternative in Liverpool's plan is Rodrygo, who is currently facing a challenging period due to a decrease in prominence at his current team. The arrival of new stars has reduced his playing time, and the player is seriously considering a change of scenery. His signing would be a bet on technique and association rather than physical explosiveness. Rodrygo offers interior mobility, game reading, and the ability to decide matches based on his talent.

With Isak as the spearhead and Gakpo attacking from the left, his creativity could bring diversity to the offense. Moreover, he has experience in crucial duels, a factor that Liverpool particularly values. Rodrygo would allow Slot to adjust the system without losing balance: he can play out wide, as an attacking midfielder, or even supporting the striker. He is a less direct profile but more refined in the final third.

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Antoine Semenyo, physical power and self-sufficiency

The third candidate on Liverpool's radar is Antoine Semenyo, the most physical and direct option. His season has made him one of the standouts of the championship due to his strength, ability to sustain attacks on his own, and aggressive dribbling that unsettles defenses.

Semenyo offers a style that complements an attack already featuring Isak and Gakpo, players capable of drawing markers and freeing up space. His strength to attack inside or out makes him a valuable asset when the game demands intensity and physical presence. For Liverpool, his signing would mean adding a more immediate threat, a player capable of making an impact from day one and holding the flank without the need for elaborate build-up.

Liverpool is thus faced with a crucial decision. The era of Mohamed Salah is nearing its end, and the club must determine what kind of winger will shape the next stage. Minteh represents the future, Rodrygo brings creative talent, and Semenyo introduces sheer power. The choice will define the new offensive identity of a team that aims to compete at the highest level from the outset.

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