He's coming, English sensation is on his way to Liverpool first-team to replace Mo Salah

An exciting winger is on his way to Liverpool's first-team, and he's coming to replace Mo Salah.

Liverpool have a lot of problems to solve in the transfer market right now, but surely finding a new right-winger has to be right at the top of the list.

Ever since Salah's departure, the Reds have struggled to replace the Egyptian's influence on that right flank. And really, that's hardly surprising.

We're talking about one of the greatest players in the club's history. Someone who guaranteed goals, assists and moments of magic almost every single week.

Replacing that was always going to be an impossible task. But Liverpool haven't exactly helped themselves by failing to bring in a natural successor.

Right now, Andoni Iraola simply doesn't have the kind of right-winger his system desperately needs.

The Spaniard wants his wide players to be aggressive, direct and capable of beating defenders in one-v-one situations. He needs players who can stretch the opposition, create space for their teammates and consistently threaten in behind.

Why Liverpool are lacking a proper Salah replacement

Jeremie Frimpong can offer pace and direct running, but he's not necessarily the kind of technically gifted winger who can consistently unlock a deep defensive block.

Meanwhile, Victor Munoz is another exciting option, although he is still developing and arguably looks more comfortable operating from the left.

Liverpool need someone who can make that position their own for the next five or six years.

Someone who can become the focal point of the attack, just as Salah was for so long.

It's why the club's previous interest in Yan Diomande made so much sense. His explosive acceleration, dribbling ability and willingness to take defenders on are exactly the qualities Liverpool are crying out for. But he is no longer a viable option.

Ultimately, the Reds cannot keep putting this problem off.

If Iraola is going to build a team capable of competing for the biggest trophies again, signing an elite right-winger is an absolute necessity.

The next Salah is coming to Liverpool's first-team - meet Joshua Abe

Of course, Liverpool might already have their long-term solution in Joshua Abe.

The 16-year-old is one of the most exciting talents coming through the academy, and there's a reason why so many of Europe's biggest clubs have been interested in him.

Abe is a natural right-winger who possesses blistering pace, excellent close control, and the ability to beat defenders in one-v-one situations.

He's also left-footed, which means he can cut inside and threaten the goal, just like Salah.

Obviously, he's still incredibly young. But Abe has enormous potential and could become exactly the kind of winger Iraola needs.

He just came back from an injury and immediately scored on his England U17 debut. Having played for the first-team in pre-season, it's clear he is coming to Iraola's side very soon.