Liverpool chiefs have hinted Reds will not sign new rival to Mohamed Salah or Sadio Mane
Liverpool bosses have dropped a hint that they will not be signing replacements for Mohamed Salah or Sadio Mane when they leave for the African Cup of Nations. The tournament, which begins in January, will see Salah and Mane likely leave to join up with their international squads.
Anfield officials believe however, that as they would only miss two or three league games, because early round FA Cup matches are played at the same time of year, they will make do without according to The Athletic.
The Reds have Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota to call upon in the absence of the pair, however fans would surely like to see more depth as well.
Firmino and Jota arguably lack the speed of Mane and Salah, so it begs the question where Liverpool’s pace will come from if their African forwards are not available for a month.
Jota, 24, had a great start to his Anfield career last season. He became the first Liverpool player since Robbie Fowler to score seven goals in his first 10 appearances for the club.
However, injuries set the young Portuguese star back.
