Liverpool don't need to replace Mohamed Salah and sacking Arne Slot solves nothing
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SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool have been told to look from within for a replacement for the departing Mohamed Salah this summerLiverpool have been told they should concentrate on developing their current squad before seeking a direct replacement for Mohamed Salah - and that sacking Arne Slot will not provide a solution to this season's travails.Salah will bring the curtain down on a glorious Anfield career next month after reaching an agreement to leave on a free transfer after nine years at the club.The Reds have been linked with a number of recruits to strengthen their right-wing options, with talk of interest in RB Leipzig's 19-year-old Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande having intensified in recent days.But former Chelsea winger Florent Malouda - who was once close to moving to Liverpool in 2007 - has played down the need for the Reds to move to replace Salah in the forthcoming transfer window.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! "I think they also have talent to develop.
They have Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak, they can find a solution internally.“They need to work with the players they have before bringing more players because it might lead to more issues. You bring good players, and when they arrive in the environment, they're not performing.“I think that's the question Liverpool need to address before bringing top talent.”Malouda, though, admits the serious Achilles injury suffered by Ekitike could prompt Liverpool to move for another centre forward in the summer.“Hugo Ekitike’s injury is unfortunate, but that's the life of top players," said the former France international.
There are many options for the French squad.“For Liverpool I’d be more worried, it’s a bigger blow because they were very dependent on his performances. They will have to look for a replacement in the near future.”Liverpool have only Champions League qualification to play for over the remaining five games of the season after a hugely disappointing defence of their Premier League title that has put head coach Slot under pressure.And speaking to Snabbare, Malouda added: “I won’t be surprised to see Arne Slot sacked, but I don't think that's the solution.