Liverpool have a 19-year-old talent who could save millions in replacing Mohamed Salah - opinion
03/28/2025 09:00 AM
The future of Mohamed Salah at Liverpool remains up in the air.
The Egyptian superstar is out of contract at the end of the season and the 32-year-old is yet to agree new terms with the Premier League leaders over a new deal.
With Trent Alexander-Arnold set to join Real Madrid this summer, supporters of the Reds will be slightly worried as the winger has been crucial to the Merseyside club currently sitting top of the Premier League.
| Position | Team | PlayedMP | WonW | DrawnD | LostL | ForGF | AgainstGA | DiffGD | PointsPts |
| 1 | LiverpoolLiverpool | 29 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 69 | 27 | 42 | 70 |
| 2 | ArsenalArsenal | 29 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 53 | 24 | 29 | 58 |
| 3 | Nottm ForestNottingham Forest | 29 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 49 | 35 | 14 | 54 |
| 4 | ChelseaChelsea | 29 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 53 | 37 | 16 | 49 |
Salah has produced 32 goals and 22 assists across 43 matches this season for Liverpool and whoever is tasked with succeeding the Egyptian star in the future has a tough job on their hands.
Many expect the winger to remain at Anfield next season, but should things not play out that way, Liverpool may already have a 19-year-old talent that can replace him.
Ben Doak may be the perfect successor to Mohamed Salah
Ben Doak has been at Liverpool since 2022 having joined the Reds from Celtic and the Scottish star is a player Jurgen Klopp trusted during his time at Anfield, as the youngster was used in 10 games by the German coach.
Doak is believed to have a very high ceiling at Liverpool and looks like a player the Reds could have on their books for a long time, hence why they wanted to get the youngster some senior football experience this season.
The winger was having a hugely impressive season with Middlesbrough up until the end of January. Since then, Doak has been out with a thigh problem that has eventually required surgery, with the Scottish star currently back in Liverpool for rehabilitation and faces a race against time to play again this campaign.
The 19-year-old had produced three goals and seven assists across 24 Championship appearances for Middlesbrough up until then, and according to Northern Echo's Dominic Shaw, Doak would be eligible to feature in the Championship Play-Offs should Boro finish in the top six.
This would be a great experience for Doak as the opportunity to play in those huge games would stand to him should he take over from Salah in the future.
Liverpool must decide between Ben Doak and a new signing
In an ideal world, Salah signs a two-year deal at Liverpool and by then, Doak should be ready to take over from the Egyptian superstar.
Right now, the 19-year-old succeeding the Liverpool winger is not an option as the Scottish talent is nowhere near ready, especially after the injury he has just suffered.
Salah leaving this summer would be a problem for the Premier League leaders as the Reds would need to go out and bring in a replacement, which would hamper the development of Doak further down the line.
Doak is an incredible talent and is certain to have a future at Liverpool. Should Salah agree new terms with the Merseyside club, it is a win-win for everyone, as the Premier League leaders could save millions should things play out this way.
