'Arne Slot was right about Mohamed Salah - I've no concerns about his Liverpool replacement'
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesMohamed SalahEXCLUSIVE: Former Liverpool goalkeeper David James on Mohamed Salah's departure from Anfield and how Arne Slot's side might be able to replace him moving forwardsMohamed Salah dribbles with the ball during Liverpool vs Crystal Palace.(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)Former Liverpool goalkeeper David James has suggested this summer is the right time for Mohamed Salah to move on from the Anfield side — backing the Reds to find a suitable replacement.Salah leaves as a club legend, having won every major trophy possible, scoring a total of 257 goals to date. The Egyptian could add to that tally with the expectation being that he will feature one last time for Liverpool this weekend as the Reds host Brentford in the Premier League, needing a point at the most to guarantee their Champions League status."Slot has not played him at times and I think just purely on statistics you would argue that he was right because Mo was nowhere near performing the level he was last year," James told Liverpool.com.READ MORE: Arne Slot responds to Mohamed Salah statement with clear message before BrentfordREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Samuel Martinez deal, Slot future, Alisson boost"What is interesting in this, though, is what players are available?
How much are they going to cost?"And are we going to be in a situation, or are Liverpool going to be in a situation, which they had last summer, where you bring in new players and it takes time for them to bed in?"He has to be replaced, of course, but it's whether you go for tried and tested experience or whether Liverpool think that they can find a gem somewhere and sort of gradually bring him into the side.Mohamed Salah will wave goodbye to Liverpool this Sunday.(Image: Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images)"How do you replace the most successful player? But how much is a player like that going to cost you?"It's going to cost you hundreds of millions.
And it doesn't seem financially worthwhile in that sense, when you can't guarantee that they're going to give you the performances."Last summer, Liverpool went big to sign Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz. Obviously Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah are two certain departures we know about but there will likely be more."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCMohamed SalahArne Slot