Liverpool have forgotten star who could replace Mohamed Salah after Jamie Carragher backing

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Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher previously predicted one of the club's current players would replace Mohamed SalahHarvey Elliott was previously tipped to be Mohamed Salah’s successor at Liverpool by Jamie Caragher. In a bid to find regular football, Elliott joined Villa last summer but has since found his minutes limited due to the structure of the deal.READ MORE: Luis Diaz has given Liverpool no option over summer transfer moveREAD MORE: Mohamed Salah truth at Liverpool emerges as 'conspiracy' talk addressedWith a permanent move to Villa likely off the table, Elliott could remind the Reds of his ability if he returns to the club.

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageIn February 2022, when discussing Elliott’s future, Carragher told Goal: "You have someone really special here, maybe in terms of Mo Salah’s replacement, if that’s the position he plays in."Mo Salah is getting to 30 now and we’re all desperate for him to sign a contract, but whenever Mo Salah goes, maybe you’ve got your ready-made replacement. However, Elliott’s career has stalled due to his limited game time this term.The loan deal with Villa includes a £35million obligation to buy if Elliott plays a certain number of games for Unai Emery’s side.

He has featured on just nine occasions in all competitions, including four Premier League appearances.While it is a far cry from being touted as Salah’s replacement, Elliott’s predicament is not necessarily a reflection of his ability. Villa’s decision not to activate the £35m clause could ultimately benefit Liverpool if Elliott is eager to prove his doubters wrong.It will be almost impossible for the Reds to sign a like-for-like replacement for Salah this summer.