Liverpool manager Arne Slot has pinpointed the player that he wants to replace Mohamed Salah should the Egypt international leave Anfield at the end of the season.

Liverpool return to Premier League action by hosting Ipswich Town at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, aiming to strengthen their lead at the top of the table. REA

Mohamed Salah looks increasingly likely to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, with a huge offer on the table and the Reds searching for replacements.

Arne Slot reserved special praise for the ‘special’ Mohamed Salah after his record-breaking display in Liverpool ’s 2-1 Champions League win over Lille. Salah opened the scoring for the Reds at Anfield before Lille were reduced to 10 men with Aïssa Mandi shown a second yellow card after the break.

Liverpool star Diogo Jota heaped praise on Mohamed Salah in an exclusive interview with ESPN, saying he should be considered one of the greatest players in the club's history.

Liverpool plays Ipswich in the Premier League this weekend while Arsenal has Wolves. The league title race is taking shape and Arne Slot's side is at the forefront.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot was impressed by his side's efforts in their 2-1 Champions League win over Lille and singled out one individual in particular.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has said he is "very, very proud" of becoming the first player in the club's history to score 50 goals in Europe.

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One could argue the contract uncertainty surrounding key trio Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk is one minor negative. But then, you could also argue that the club is futureproofing in the knowledge that two of them are well into their thirties and the other seems almost certain to head abroad.