Jurgen Klopp Considered Replacing Mohamed Salah With Manchester United Flop

Jurgen Klopp Considered Replacing Mohamed Salah With Manchester United Flop

  • Former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp contemplated replacing club legend Mohamed Salah with Manchester United flop
  • Salah was heading for the final year of his contract when Klopp 'discussed' a possible move for the Brazilian
  • The Egyptian signed a new deal, and Antony joined Man United, where he has failed to live up to the expectations

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp considered signing Manchester United flop Antony to replace Mohamed Salah in 2022.

The German tactician got many transfer decisions spot on, but Antony could've backfired after his disastrous move to Man United.

The Brazilian winger has failed to live up to the hefty price tag the Red Devils paid to acquire him from Ajax.

Jurgen Klopp was looking to replace Mohamed Salqag with Manchester United flop Antony
Mohamed Salah has outperformed Antony since the Brazilian joined Manchester United. Photo by John Powell.
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Salah could leave Liverpool when his contract expires next summer. The Egypt international has been one of the best players in the Premier League since arriving in Merseyside in 2017.

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Could Liverpool have signed Salah?

According to The Times, as quoted by The Mirror, Klopp 'discussed' a move for the Ajax winger leading up to the 2022 summer transfer window.

In the 2021/22 season, Antony was one of the hottest right-wingers on the market, and it seemed like a sensible move. He registered 12 goals and 10 assists that season.

Liverpool convinced Salah to sign a new deal in 2022, ending their pursuit of the Brazil star, who went on to join butter rivals Man United.

The Red Devils signed him for a staggering 95 million euros, making him one of their most expensive purchases ever.

Since joining the English giants in 2022, he has registered 12 goals and five assists in 87 appearances, per Transfermarkt.

This season, he has fallen down the pecking order, with Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho ahead of him.

Liverpool made a wise decision to deny Klopp his wishes. Salah has bagged 45 Premier League goals since the 2022/23 season.

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Briefly News also reported that Liverpool’s star forward Mohamed Salah recently opened up about his admiration for a specific aspect of Cristiano Ronaldo’s game in a heartfelt interview.

Although Salah has previously leaned toward Lionel Messi in the GOAT debate, he expressed deep appreciation for Ronaldo.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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