The football world is abuzz with speculations surrounding the future of Liverpool’s star player, Mohamed Salah, who is currently in the form of his life. The question to who might fill Salah’s boots continues to linger, and one name that has been making rounds is that of Brazilian footballer Antony.
In an exclusive interview with Estadio Deportivo, Antony shared his insights on the possibility of stepping into Salah’s shoes at Liverpool. He said, “It’s true, I was on the brink of penning a deal with Liverpool in the summer of 2022.” He further added, “Who knows what could have been? However, my path led me to Manchester United, where I had some memorable moments, making it a worthwhile decision.”
The Brazilian player continued to express his admiration for Salah, describing him as an “incredible player” who has been consistently delivering extraordinary performances. He mused on whether Salah could be the best in the world at the moment, acknowledging his strong contention for the Ballon d’Or.
Despite the potential opportunity to join Liverpool, Antony’s stint at Manchester United didn’t turn out as expected, failing to make a significant impact. Looking back, Liverpool’s decision to extend the contract of their legendary No.11 instead of signing the former Ajax man seems to have been the right choice.
With the hindsight of Antony’s less-than-stellar performance at Manchester United, Liverpool can now breathe a sigh of relief for having dodged a bullet. Richard Hughes, Liverpool’s Sporting Director, must certainly feel gratified and hopeful for a new contract to be inked with their talismanic player.
In such a scenario, the prospect of Antony replacing Salah seems less likely. However, football is a game of uncertainties, and only time will tell who would eventually fill the shoes of Liverpool’s iconic No.11.