Steven Gerrard suggests 'brilliant' Premier League star could be a replacement for Mo Salah at Liverpool

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Mohamed Salah’s exit has been confirmed for less than 48 hours, but there is already much speculation around who could replace the Egyptian.Shortly after the news of Salah leaving at the end of 2025/26 broke, Fabrizio Romano said wingers would be targeted by the Reds in the summer.A seven-man shortlist was then mooted, which included Jarrod Bowen. But Steven Gerrard has now suggested another West Ham United star, Crysencio Summerville, could be an option for Liverpool.

Which players should Liverpool target to replace Mohamed Salah this summer? 🤔 A seven-man shortlist has already been reported:Desire Doue Bradley Barcola Nico Williams Yan Diomande Anthony Gordon Jarrod Bowen Michael OliseCredit: Izzy Poles/AMA/Getty Images Steven Gerrard praises Crysencio Summerville when discussing Mohamed Salah replacementsGerrard was discussing how the Merseyside outfit will look to replace Salah later this year.He did mention Bowen, but didn’t seem convinced he was good enough to fill the boots of the Egyptian.But the Liverpool legend’s verdict on Summerville was much more positive, calling the winger ‘brilliant’.Speaking to TNT Sports, he said: ”I like Summerville. He is brilliant in one v ones, he looks hungry.

In a team that has struggled he has been a shining light and got better as the season has gone on.”I really like Bowen and think he is a top player but I am not sure he is Salah’s level to replace him.”Crysencio Summerville, Jarrod Bowen and Mohamed Salah stats comparedLike Bowen, Summerville has endured a difficult campaign with West Ham, who are fighting to avoid relegation to the Championship.The 24-year-old, who has primarily been used off the left wing this term, has seven goals and four assists in 27 matches across all competitions for the East London side.That is less than both Bowen and Salah, but both players have featured in 34 matches across 2025/26.The Liverpool winger, despite a difficult season by his standards, has 10 goals and nine assists to his name.Bowen, in the same number of fixtures, has also found the back of the net 10 times and provided seven assists.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox