It’s the multi-million dollar question that will be facing FSG and Liverpool this summer after the Egyptian’s surprise announcement this week. Not to put too fine a point on it, it is the club’s biggest decision since naming Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp’s successor.Every man and their dog will likely give their opinion on who the best man for the job is. Just between club legend Steven Gerrard and ex-Manchester United star Owen Hargreaves earlier this week, five names were thrown into the hat, along with the simple criteria that whoever does replace Salah must be “box office”.Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola and Yan Diomande are just some of the names to have been linked, and no doubt more will be added to the longlist as speculation ramps up over the next few months.
But how likely is it that Liverpool will find a proper replacement? One that will fill the same role as Salah from the right wing, scoring 30 goals a season and adding nearly as many assists in the process?
Let’s face it, finding another player like that is a long shot. And in any case, might Liverpool already have his replacement in the building?
Jeremie Frimpong of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on March 15, 2026 in Liverpool, England.
Jeremie Frimpong could be used as a replacement for Mohamed Salah at Liverpool(Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)
We’ve seen Jeremie Frimpong fill in for the Egyptian on a few occasions this season. In fact, during Salah’s involvement at the Africa Cup of Nations, he was effectively the first-choice in that role.
“I always say to everyone that wherever I play, I play the same,” Frimpong said when asked about his favored position back in January. “Of course, if I play right-wing, I’m going to attack more. If I play right-back, I’m going to defend more. Right wing-back, you balance it.
“As long as I’m on the pitch, I’m going to give it my all and help my team. I trust my own abilities, I know what I can do.
“I love playing on the side. This is where I’m comfortable, this is where I can use my abilities, this is where the space is as well for me. This is what I like.”