Former Liverpool captain Gary McAllister believes Darwin Nunez can cover the absence of Mohamed Salah.
McAllister says Salah's departure for the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt can work in Nunez's favour.
"Mohamed Salah is without doubt Liverpool's star player and he's a very unique footballer. His absence will give other players the chance to step up," he told BoyleSports.
"I've been very impressed by Harvey Elliott this season. He's an impact player who can come on and create something when Liverpool are struggling. I'm also impressed with Ben Doak and Curtis Jones.
Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, and Waturo Endo all give Liverpool strength in depth. The fans love Darwin Nunez as his work rate is fantastic, even if he's missed a few chances. He always keeps running, and I have confidence in him to deliver.
"Perhaps the absence of Salah will motivate him to take his chances and score more goals. Harvey Elliott, Luis Diaz, and Darwin Nunez will all still feature for Liverpool and there are goals there. Having Mac Allister back is a boost, too. He's played a few games out of his natural position, but he's also capable of scoring a few.
It's exciting for Liverpool at the moment."
