Steve Nicol identifies the only winger fit to succeed Mohamed Salah at Liverpool

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There is growing speculation that Mohamed Salah may have already played his final match for Liverpool, with rumours circulating about an impending move away from Anfield.Despite the off-field distractions, the Reds have responded well on the pitch, picking up back-to-back wins to steady things down a bit around the club.Salah’s display against Brighton was a good example of that, showing his willingness to put his ego aside and focus on helping the team. The upcoming talks between him and his representatives will be crucial in deciding what happens next.But ex-defender Steve Nicol thinks keeping hold of him is crucial and believes there is only one winger capable of filling those shoes if Salah does leave.Steve Nicol thinks Liverpool need Antoine Semenyo ready before Mohamed Salah exitPhoto by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty ImagesTaking over from Salah is a huge task.

Even the best replacement would struggle to match what he has done for the club.Despite that, Liverpool still need to look ahead, and Antoine Semenyo keeps coming up as a serious option. He’s also stressed that any move for Salah should only happen if someone like Semenyo is already lined up.Speaking on ESPN FC about the possibility of the Egyptian winger leaving, Nicol said: “The only thing now would be that they have to have somebody lined up for January.”When asked who he would go for, Nicol did not hesitate: “I’d have Semenyo from Bournemouth, but it’s going to be hard to get him out in January.“If they can’t do that, then can you really let him go?

The difference down the right-hand side when he came on to what we had seen, we were looking at Joe Gomez and there was nothing else, zero.“So unless they are bringing someone like Semenyo in, then they can’t let him go.”How Antoine Semenyo and Mohamed Salah compare this seasonThere is no question that Semenyo is a talented player. The Ghana international has looked sharp both last season and at the start of this one.But it is fair to say his form has dipped a bit recently, going seven league games without either a goal or an assist.Salah might have taken some stick this season, while Semenyo has been getting praise, but it is worth pointing out they have both contributed nine goal involvements so far.What sets Semenyo apart is his speed and dribbling ability.