‘That’s the difference’ – Ferdinand urges Liverpool star to ‘step up’ to replace Salah

Rio Ferdinand has urged Liverpool star Luis Diaz to “step up” to replace Mohamed Salah.

Diaz made the move to Liverpool during the winter transfer window. The fee for him could rise to £50m with add-ons.

The winger has hit the ground running in England. He has grabbed six goals and five assists from his 24 outings for Liverpool.

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The Columbia international has helped the Reds lift the Carabao Cup and FA Cup in recent months.

It is possible that he will be Salah’s long-term replacement at Liverpool. The ex-Chelsea man is yet to commit his future to the club and he is out of contract in 2023.

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Salah has netted 30 goals in 49 games this term. Ferdinand believes Diaz needs to “step up” his game if he is to fill the void his teammate would leave:

“If you lose Salah, you are losing a guaranteed 30 plus goals a season. That is where Diaz would need to step up,” Ferdinand said on his Vibe with Five podcast.

“In terms of excitement, enjoyment, and watching him, he is top, top, top. He is scoring but not at Salah rates.

“That’s what we are talking about and that’s the difference. Normally, what happens when a player like Salah leaves, it is down to the other players to step up.”

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