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.
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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.
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.
Will Antony play under Amorim?
YEN.com.gh earlier included Antony in the list of players with the most to prove under new Man United boss Ruben Amorim.
Antony could struggle to get a chance in Amorim's 3-4-3 formation, meaning he will have to adapt his style to get minutes.
Legends Salah has outscored
YEN.com.gh also listed some Premier League icons Salah has outscored in the league's history.
The Egyptian has 165 goals and is eighth on the all-time list, ahead of legends like David Beckham, Eden Hazard, and Robin van Persie.
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