Gerrard reveals 'box-office' contenders to replace Salah at Liverpool
Published on Thursday, 26 March 2026 at 5:18 am
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With Mohamed Salah’s future at Anfield the subject of mounting speculation, Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has joined pundits Owen Hargreaves and Ally McCoist to name the players they believe could step into the Egyptian’s shoes. The trio offered their selections during a recent discussion centred on who will replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool, highlighting a clutch of “box-office” talents they regard as ready for the task.
Gerrard, speaking with the authority of a former captain who knows the weight of expectation at the club, led the debate by flagging individuals he feels possess the star power and goal threat to succeed the club’s prolific winger. Hargreaves and McCoist weighed in with complementary choices, underlining the breadth of opinion among observers as the Reds contemplate life after Salah.
While the programme did not disclose the exact names on each pundit’s shortlist, the consensus was that Liverpool’s recruitment team must target marquee, crowd-pleasing performers capable of delivering instant impact. The conversation will fuel further speculation among supporters eager for clarity on the club’s succession planning.
Liverpool, currently assessing their long-term attacking options, have yet to formalise any deal, but the input of three respected voices only intensifies the spotlight on the impending decision.
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Source: eurosport_com




