Unbelievable talent will replace Mo Salah as Liverpool’s star | OneFootball

Mo Salah is leaving Liverpool and that means the team needs a new star man. An unbelievable talent will replace him.

Mo Salah has been the face of Liverpool's attack since Philippe Coutinho left in January 2018. It's a long, long time but an incredibly successful period - Salah helped deliver every major trophy in that span.

And that's what you can expect when you have a good team behind the right star. Liverpool's attack has long been designed to get the most out of Salah, with his talents delivering goals and assists en masse.

But the time has come for a new face to step up and take over the mantle. That player won't be someone signed, either - he's already at the club.

Florian Wirtz was signed exactly for this. Liverpool would have actually pencilled in this upcoming season as the one where things start to flow through Wirtz, in fact - they just figured Salah would still be at the club for it.

But they always knew that the Salah they gave the contract to in 2025 wouldn't be the one who ended it. A decline was expected, even if it came slightly earlier than planned.

Liverpool spent all that money on Wirtz to be the star, though. He was exactly that for a title-winning Bayer Leverkusen star and we've absolutely seen flashes of it in this campaign with the Reds.

Thus we don't expect the club to spend massively on Salah's replacement. In a sense, that replacement is Wirtz and he's the one that Liverpool plan on building around going forward.

The hope will be that it's Salah's exit that truly unlocks that for him.

Florian Wirtz: Situation Summary

As of 27 March 2026, Florian Wirtz is a central figure in Liverpool’s midfield following his high-profile move from Bayer Leverkusen last summer. After an adjustment period, he has become a vital creative force for the team.

Stats and Performance

In 40 appearances across all competitions this season, the 22-year-old playmaker has recorded 6 goals and 8 assists. His creativity is his greatest asset, frequently topping the charts for chances created per match. A standout moment was his performance against Galatasaray, where he created eight clear opportunities.

Injury Update

Wirtz is currently fully fit after recovering from a back injury that sidelined him for three matches earlier this spring. He has returned to the starting lineup and is presently on international duty with the German national team for the current round of fixtures.

Future and Rumours

Despite interest from Real Madrid and rumours of a future reunion with Xabi Alonso, Liverpool considers Wirtz untouchable. He is under a long-term contract and is viewed as the cornerstone of the club’s future project.