Alan Shearer has backed Liverpool to replace Mohamed Salah with another world-class player, insisting the club has a history of finding great successors. The former Newcastle striker told Betfair that Salah's imminent departure, announced via an exit video, was the right decision for both parties.
Shearer said: 'I guess it was always going to be a difficult decision for him to leave Liverpool. It's been mutually agreed after all he's done for the club. I've always said it's better to get off the stage when people are shouting for more.' He added that while Salah's exit leaves an 'unbelievable gap', Liverpool have repeatedly replaced legends like Kevin Keegan, Kenny Dalglish, and Steven Gerrard.
The pundit suggested that young talent such as Rio Ngumoha might be given more opportunities, but acknowledged the club will likely need to sign someone. However, he stressed that defensive issues are a more pressing concern for manager Arne Slot, describing Liverpool's backline as 'a mess' and 'all over the place' in recent defeats to Brighton and others.
Shearer noted that Liverpool have won just two of their last six games and look 'very tired' and lacking cohesion. Despite still competing in the Champions League and FA Cup, he criticised their league form as 'miles off' what is required.
