Liverpool news: Arne Slot confirms forgotten star's return as 'Mo Salah replacement' named

Liverpool news: Arne Slot confirms forgotten star's return as 'Mo Salah replacement' namedParts of Liverpool's summer transfer plans have already been announced by Arne SlotCommentsSportFasika Zelealem Senior Sports Reporter05:00, 18 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesArne Slot has quite the job on his hands to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool(Image: Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images)With six games of Liverpool's season, Arne Slot has already begun preparing for what would be his third campaign in charge. The Reds are set to conclude 25/26 without silverware, with Champions League qualification yet to be confirmed.‌The exits of Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah, as well as the long-term Achilles injury suffered by Hugo Ekitike during their 2-0 defeat by Paris Saint-Germain, certainly haven't placed the reigning Premier League champions in good standing ahead of the summer.‌Describing the club as in "transition", Slot has his work cut out for him if he is to stand any chance of returning Liverpool to their former glory. Mirror Football delves into the future of a forgotten Reds star and a potential replacement for the Egyptian king.‌Arne Slot confirms star returnView 3 ImagesKostas Tsimikas left Liverpool last season but is set for a return to Anfield(Image: Getty Images)Robertson's impending absence leaves a gap at left-back - a position Slot confirmed has already been filled by an existing Liverpool player.Kostas Tsimikas will return to Anfield next season after his loan spell at Roma ends in May. The Greece international left Liverpool last August to join the Serie A side, but his career on Merseyside is set to be reignited.‌READ MORE: Liverpool learn impossible Mohamed Salah transfer verdict as Arne Slot gives updateREAD MORE: Liverpool told to sign Premier League star Jurgen Klopp loves as Mohamed Salah replacementFOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageSpeaking ahead of Sunday...