Former Liverpool player Jermaine Pennant has recommended Barcelona’s Raphinha as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah, should Salah decide to leave Liverpool at the end of the season. Salah, along with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk, is set to be out of contract next summer. Despite Liverpool’s efforts to extend his contract, Salah hinted earlier this season that this might be his last with the club. The 32-year-old has been a key player for Liverpool, leading the team in goals and assists this season.
Replacing Salah, who has been a prolific scorer for Liverpool, would be a challenging task. However, Pennant believes that Raphinha, who has impressed at Barcelona this season, could step up to the challenge. The Brazilian winger has attracted interest from top clubs and has shown his goal-scoring ability in the Spanish league. Pennant sees Raphinha fitting seamlessly into Liverpool’s attacking style, especially on the right flank where Salah operates.
Raphinha’s experience in the Premier League with Leeds United also makes him an attractive option for Liverpool. Despite Leeds’ struggles, Raphinha managed to make an impact and score goals in the Premier League. Pennant believes that a move to Liverpool would elevate Raphinha’s game even further, given the team’s attacking prowess and style of play.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot, however, seems to be growing frustrated with the ongoing speculation about Salah’s future. He has expressed his annoyance at being asked about Salah’s contract situation repeatedly in press conferences. The uncertainty surrounding Salah’s future has led to discussions about potential replacements, with Raphinha emerging as a top candidate.
If Salah does decide to leave Liverpool, Raphinha could be the player to fill his shoes and continue Liverpool’s attacking threat. With his pace, goal-scoring ability, and experience in the Premier League, Raphinha could be a valuable addition to Liverpool’s forward line. Pennant’s endorsement of Raphinha highlights the potential impact the Brazilian could have at Anfield, should he make the move from Barcelona to Liverpool.
