He's the one, the only one who can replace Mo Salah | OneFootball

This is the one Liverpool have to sign.

The departure of Mo Salah will bring an end to one of the most defining eras in the club's modern history, and replacing his influence this summer is a task few clubs would feel fully equipped to handle.

For so many years, Salah has been much more than Liverpool’s standout attacker. He has been the heartbeat of the forward line and the player the team could always rely on when it mattered most.

What separated him from almost every other elite forward was his remarkable consistency. While even world-class attackers experience prolonged periods of inconsistency, Salah continued to deliver goals and assists at an extraordinary level season after season following his arrival at Anfield.

That reliability is exactly why his exit feels so significant.

Even in campaigns where he may not have appeared at his devastating peak, Salah still produced decisive moments and numbers that most forwards could only aspire to reach. Again and again, he stepped up in the biggest matches, whether through a crucial goal, a moment of invention, or his ability to drag Liverpool forward during difficult periods.

Another aspect that made Salah so special was the variety within his game.

He was never simply a touchline winger relying purely on pace. He could cut inside onto his stronger foot, exploit space behind defences, combine creatively with teammates, and finish chances with the composure of an elite centre-forward.

In many respects, he functioned as a complete attacker rather than a traditional wide player.

That is what makes replacing him such a daunting challenge. Liverpool are not just losing goals, speed, or creativity. They are potentially losing one of the most complete, dependable, and influential attackers the Premier League has seen in the modern era.

How on earth do you replace a player of his quality?

Well, you simply won't. That's the reality. Liverpool knew this and that is why the likes of Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak were brought in to replace Salah in the aggregate in typical moneyball fashion.

However, neither Wirtz nor Isak, nor anyone in the squad is a right-winger. Liverpool will still need to replace him on the right-wing.

The current market for right-wingers isn't great. There is a massive chasm after the likes of Lamine Yamal, Michael Olise and Yan Diomande, who are all expected to stay at their respective clubs.

So, who else could Liverpool target?

© IMAGO - Abdul Fatawu Liverpool

Well, they could go back to a player they always wanted - Abdul Fatawu Issahaku. Back when he made the move to Europe and he was catching the eye at the U17 AFCON, Liverpool came close to signing him.

They were interested in the young Ghanaian then but it never worked out. Instead, Fatawu ended-up at Leicester City, where despite relegation he has been catching the eye in the Championship this season.

Fatawu is a right-winger, he's left-footed and finished the season with 16 goal contributions while playing for a relegated side.

He's only 22-years-old and he ticks a lot of boxes for Arne Slot. The Dutchman wants a one vs one winger. Someone who thrives at taking players on and that is exactly what Fatawu does best.

He averaged over nine dribbles this season for club and country and completed 52% of his attempts. He's very direct, strong and while he's still raw there is undoubtedly a lot to admire about him.

Especially, when you consider the potential price tag. He could be available for a bargain price and considering how many elite players have been produced by the Championship recently - Michael Olise and Adam Wharton for example - Liverpool should take a punt on Fatawu.