Liverpool earmark Chilean wizard as Salah’s successor

Liverpool are ready to battle Manchester United and Real Madrid to sign FC Midtjylland winger Dario Osorio in the future. The 20-year-old has enjoyed a rapid rise in his reputation, playing consistently in the Danish league and Europe for Midtjylland.

Liverpool wants to secure the future of their right-attacking wing like they secured the goalkeeping department with Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili. They signed Mamardashvili for the future during the summer and allowed him to stay at Valencia on a season-long loan.

Liverpool can actively use the same strategy to find a successor for Mohamed Salah once he moves on from the club. Salah is playing in the last season of his contract but fans are hoping for a contract extension for him.

Nevertheless, a successor in place is a good strategy for the Reds to make a smooth transition in that department. According to Fichajes, Liverpool wants Osorio from Midtjylland to succeed Salah amid interest from Man United and Madrid for him.

 Player analysis: Dario Osorio

Standing at 1.84 metres, the 20-year-old is already well-built physically to apply his athleticism in both aerial and ground duels. The Chile international is a key player in offence for Midtjylland due to his technical ability and maturity in decision-making.

Osorio plays preferably as a right-winger with a dominant left foot, capable of cutting inside or going down the byline. The 20-year-old’s biggest strength is his technical ability to shoot and make incisive passes in the final third for Midtjylland.

The Chilean has the close control and dribbling ability to make progressive runs and take on opponents to create openings. Osorio fits the high-pressing system perfectly due to his high work rate off-the-ball, putting selfless defensive shift for his team.

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He needs to improve his discipline as he has already acquired three yellow cards and a red card this season. Osorio is a good candidate as Salah’s successor, ticking many boxes with his profile but a transition from the Danish League to English Premier League is a big one.