'I think Liverpool already have obvious Mohamed Salah replacement'

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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesMohamed SalahIf the legendary Liverpool forward moves on this summer, the Reds will likely look for a solution in the transfer market, but one former Red feels like the answer could be found closer to homeGlen Johnson feels Jeremie Frimpong could be the perfect replacement for Mohamed Salah(Image: Getty Images)Former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson believes Jeremie Frimpong could act as a replacement for Mohamed Salah.Frimpong joined Liverpool last summer from Bayer Leverkusen for a fee of £30million ($39M) and has endured a frustrating first campaign in England due to injury. The Dutch international has played only 22 times following three separate periods on the sidelines, but returned last week from a groin issue.He made impressive contributions off the bench in recent wins over West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

In the latter, he operated as a more advanced right-wing position after replacing Salah. Frimpong’s versatility was a major factor in Liverpool’s decision to pursue a deal last summer.READ MORE: Mohamed Salah goes one better than Wayne Rooney's Man Utd record for LiverpoolREAD MORE: Arne Slot tells Rio Ngumoha to follow Mohamed Salah's example at LiverpoolThe 25-year-old is capable of playing anywhere on the right flank, and while he has predominantly been deployed at right-back, Frimpong has shown his qualities as part of a front three.The ex-Manchester City youth star’s direct penetrative running has proved effective for Liverpool this season, especially given the creative struggles of Salah and Cody Gakpo in the wide areas.With Salah failing to make a regular impact in games, despite scoring in his last two matches, he is expected to move on this summer.Therefore, deploying Frimpong as an attacking option could become a common occurrence in the years to come.Frimpong is capable of playing at right-back and as part of a front threeThat’s certainly the view of Johnson, the former Liverpool right-back, who feels Frimpong’s direct attacking may be best employed in the offensive areas of the pitch.“Against certain teams or certain styles of play, for sure Jeremie Frimpong will be a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah,” the ex-England international told Boyle Sport.“I think to say to replace Mo is almost impossible, but I don't think you'd look at it that way.Johnson played 200 times for Liverpool between 2009 and 2015(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)“I think, yes, to fill that position and play a certain style of football, absolutely.

And you always want to look at that option first rather than just going out and spending more big money, because, like I say, he's putting in some probably better performances going forward than he has defensively.“But again, against some teams that suits you down to the ground. I think you'd definitely try and explore all those avenues before you just rush into the market.”Should Salah leave this summer, Frimpong would certainly be part of Liverpool’s contingency plans, but the Reds would almost certainly look to find a replacement in the transfer market.Yan Diomande and Michael Olise have been linked with moves to Anfield, while Morgan Rogers is a transfer target for the Reds.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCJeremie FrimpongMohamed SalahTransfers