Mohammed Salah replacement: Stats show why Liverpool must sign Francisco Conceicao
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Credit: Imago Sat 28 March 2026 10:12, UK Francisco Conceicao is heavily linked with a move to Liverpool as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah.The Reds legend announced that he would be leaving Anfield at the end of the season, ending an exceptional career in Merseyside.Now, the task that awaits Arne Slot is to find a player who can replace Salah’s output up top.A report from The i Paper on 26 March has indicated that Conceicao is a target, with Juventus demanding a £52million fee for the 23-year-old. Below, Football Insider examines if the Portugal international could even get close to Salah’s success at Liverpool. ✈️ Liverpool Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Anfield boardroom.
VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES How good is Francisco Conceicao?Conceicao has been one of Juventus’ main stars this season and has really come to life in recent weeks.So far this campaign, he has provided seven goal contributions in 34 appearances in all competitions, with three of these coming in his last four matches.Francisco Conceicao fact filePlace of birth Coimbra, PortugalAge 23HeightFive foot five inchesPositionsRight wing, Attacking midfielderClubs player for Porto, Ajax, JuventusHonoursPrimeira Liga x1, Taca de Portugal x2, UEFA Nations League x1Conceicao has had a successful career to date This record is no doubt impressive considering that the winger only turned 23 years old in December.Stats-wise, there is also plenty to shout about, with Conceicao boasting a good xG, and plenty of shots and dribbles per 90 minutes.In fact, his dribbling ability even beats Salah’s this campaign, with the Egypt international struggling in this department.However, his lack of goals and creativity compared to Salah leaves much to be desired, and it could take years for Conceicao to even reach this level.Stats per 90 minutesFrancisco ConceicaoMohamed SalahGoals 0.180.25Assists 0.180.30xG0.310.34xA0.180.21Chances created 1.462.18Touches in opposition box7.717.81Dribbles completed2.610.59Dribble success rate55.8%22.6%Conceicao has some similar stats to Salah. Credit: FotmobNevertheless, the 33-year-old was not exactly full of goals 10 years ago, and under the right guidance, Conceicao may be able to prove himself to be a valuable asset and therefore Liverpool must sign him.Where is Mohamed Salah likely to move to?Football Insider exclusively revealed that a Saudi club is Salah’s likely destination in the summer.The 33-year-old has been the top target for Middle Eastern clubs for years now, as a £150m bid for his signature was rebuffed by the Reds in 2023.Now, many clubs in the Saudi Pro League will be racing each other to capture the star in what would be a considerable coup for whoever gets his signature.Nevertheless, it remains to be seen if the Middle East is his eventual destination, or if another club will come out of the shadows to swoop in. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.