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Summer Signing Shakes Up Liverpool’s Shirt Popularity Rankings, Dethroning Mohamed Salah

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Since his arrival at Liverpool in 2017 for a staggering £43 million, Mohamed Salah has etched his name into the club’s history books. He’s not only been the Reds’ talisman but also one of the world’s most outstanding footballers under Jurgen Klopp’s tutelage.

For the past couple of years, Salah’s name and number have dominated the backs of Liverpool fans’ shirts. It seemed like he had a permanent stronghold on the top spot in popularity rankings. However, in the latest revelation by Liverpool, it appears that the ‘Egyptian King’ has been dethroned by the summer signing Dominik Szoboszlai, who has swiftly won the hearts of the Anfield faithful.

Szoboszlai, the Hungarian midfield sensation, made the switch to Liverpool from the German Bundesliga’s RB Leipzig after the club triggered his impressive £60 million release clause. His impact was immediate, scoring his first goal for the Reds during a comfortable 3-1 victory over Aston Villa earlier this month.

The shirt popularity rankings also unveiled Alexis Mac Allister in third place, showcasing the growing fan affection for the new signings. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Darwin Nunez rounded out the top five, while Luis Diaz, goalkeeper Alisson Becker, new club captain Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, and Andy Robertson claimed their respective places in the top ten.

Here’s the full list of the current top 10:

  1. Dominik Szoboszlai – 8
  2. Mohamed Salah – 11
  3. Alexis Mac Allister – 10
  4. Trent Alexander-Arnold – 66
  5. Darwin Nunez – 9
  6. Luis Diaz – 7
  7. Alisson – 1
  8. Virgil van Dijk – 4
  9. Cody Gakpo – 18
  10. Andy Robertson – 26

While the summer transfer window was marked by persistent rumors of Salah’s departure from Anfield, Liverpool stood firm, rejecting all offers, including serious interest from Saudi Professional League side Al Ittihad. As the January window looms, there are whispers of renewed interest from Al Ittihad, which raises questions about Salah’s future.

In anticipation of potential changes, Liverpool has been linked to several exciting players, including Leroy Sane, Take Kubo, Jarrod Bowen, and Raphinha, as they explore potential replacements for Salah. The new season promises a shift in dynamics and a fresh chapter for Liverpool, with the shirt popularity rankings reflecting the changing faces of the club’s fan favorites.