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Mohamed Salah<\/a> scored one goal and set up another as Egypt defeated New Zealand to rise to the top of Group G in the World Cup, reminding Liverpool<\/a> of the superstar quality they have now lost.<\/p>\n

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In truth, Salah fell well below the standards he had set for himself over so many illustrious years at Anfield, but there’s a sense that the 34-year-old might have enjoyed richer returns had he been playing in a more stable system.<\/p>\n

Arne Slot<\/a> has indeed been fired, replaced by Andoni Iraola<\/a>. The Spanish tactician has done a fine job with Bournemouth over the past three seasons, securing passage into the Europa League for the Cherries last month.<\/p>\n

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Mo Salah’s Premier League Career with Liverpool<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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Season (* PL Title)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Apps<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Goals + Assists<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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25\/26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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27<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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7 + 7<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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24\/25*<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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38<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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29 + 18<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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23\/24<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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32<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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18 + 10<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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22\/23<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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38<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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19 + 12<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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21\/22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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35<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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23 + 13<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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20\/21<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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37<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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22 + 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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19\/20*<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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34<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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19 + 10<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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18\/19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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38<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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22 + 8<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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17\/18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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36<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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32 + 11<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

Liverpool, 2024\/25 Premier League<\/a> champions, slumped to a fifth-place finish last year, narrowly ahead of Bournemouth. Change was needed, but not just in the dugout. Salah needs replacing too.<\/p>\n

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\n Liverpool maintaining talks for Champions League winger<\/strong>
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Liverpool have already strengthened out wide with the signing of Victor Munoz, hijacking Newcastle United’s bid for the Osasuna winger after activating his \u00a334.5m release clause.<\/p>\n

Now, priority is being turned toward RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande<\/a>, who has been picked to replace Salah on the right. Currently out at the World Cup with Ivory Coast, the 19-year-old has already been the subject of a rejected bid from Liverpool, who are expected to go again.<\/p>\n

Perhaps that is where Liverpool will draw the line. But then again, perhaps not. FSG are braced for offers for Cody Gakpo, who Tottenham Hotspur are interested in, having already opened initial talks with intermediaries<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If that’s the case, Munoz, who can play across the frontline, may not be enough for Liverpool’s new-look left side.<\/p>\n

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You scored<\/p>\n

out of 20<\/p>\n