In a time of uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool, Frank Lampard has provided a glimmer of hope for fans, highlighting the team’s potential to flourish even without the Egyptian superstar. Following an impressive 4-0 Champions League victory over Bayer Leverkusen at Anfield, Lampard's insights have sparked conversations about the Reds' adaptability and rising talent.

The match showcased Liverpool's resilience as they came alive in the second half after a goalless first period. Luis Diaz stole the spotlight with a phenomenal hat-trick, while Cody Gakpo also contributed to the scoreline, solidifying Liverpool's perfect start in the group stages and placing them atop the overall standings.

Despite not scoring himself, Salah played a crucial role in the victory, providing two key assists—one each for Diaz and Gakpo. It's Diaz's outstanding form that prompted Lampard to reflect on the future of Liverpool's attack, suggesting that they are not solely dependent on Salah’s creativity and flair.

As Salah's contract nears its expiration at season's end, concern looms over the potential for him to depart on a free transfer, joining other key players like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk in uncertain waters. Talks between Salah’s camp and the club are ongoing, but with pressing deadlines on the horizon, the future remains unclear.

Lampard acknowledged the potential impact of losing players of such caliber, stating, “This is not a problem for tonight, but if they're going to lose Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Virgil van Dijk [on free transfers], that is a possible derailment to this Liverpool machine.”

However, he also noted the emergence of younger talent ready to step up, emphasizing Liverpool's robust squad depth. He added, “You would always try to keep Salah, but when you have other players now developing alongside that, then you can see a future, possibly, if you don’t have him.”

This perspective reminds us that while Salah's contributions are invaluable, Liverpool has the resources and talent to navigate future challenges. The focus now shifts to whether the club can secure Salah’s future and maintain their competitive edge, fueling speculation and interest among fans and analysts alike.

One question remains: Can Liverpool continue their success without Salah, or will they manage to seal a deal that keeps the star at Anfield? As January approaches, the stakes have never been higher!