4 strikers Liverpool could target as backup for Roberto Firmino

He may not get the same amount of limelight like Mohamed Salah but the Brazillian, Roberto Firmino is the pivotal figure of Jurgen Klopp's system at Liverpool and most of their game-play revolves around him. His work-rate and intelligent link-up play get the best out of his teammates which makes him the most important player at the club.

However, he looked tired in the last few games and it seems like he needs a long rest before starting to deliver at the same level. The Reds need someone else to step up for the occasion, but unfortunately for Jurgen Klopp, his team lacks strength on the bench and no other attacker in the team is capable of filling the shoes of the Brazilian in his absence.

Danny Ings, Dominic Solanke, Daniel Sturridge, and Divock Origi, all lack quality and fitness to make an impact on the team and the Reds needs a new backup option for the Brazillian.

Right on this note, here's a look at four strikers the Reds could target in the summer as a backup option for Roberto Firmino.

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#4 Salomon Rondon

Salomon Rondon will bring an aerial threat into Liverpool's attack.

Probably a strange option, but Salomon Rondon will provide Liverpool with everything they lacked in their attack this season.

Strong and comfortable in holding up the ball, Rondon will add something different from what the Reds have in their front line and get the best out of Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah with his intelligent lay-offs.

The Venezuelan international joined West Brom Albion in 2015 and is leading the line for the club since then. He played 107 games for the club scoring 24 goals. This season, West Brom struggled with their attacking play and managed to score only 31 goals in the Premier League, of which seven goals were scored by Salomon Rondon himself.

Rondon can leave West Brom for just £16.5m due to the relegation release clause in his contract and the Reds can make a move for him if they want a cheap and Premier League's proven striker to back-up Roberto Firmino.

#3 Lautaro Martinez

Lautaro Martinez is one of the hottest talents in the Primera Division.

From Henan Crespo to Mauro Icardi, Argentine football never failed to produce top quality strikers. The Racing Club striker, Lautaro Martinez is the latest on the list and is regarded as one of the most promising strikers in the Primera Division.

Powerful and determined, Martinez is the kind of player who can run into a brick wall for the manager. His overall gameplay draws comparisons to Sergio Aguero with the Argentine media tipping him to enjoy the same success as the Manchester City striker.

The 20-year-old played 19 games in Primera Division this season, scoring 12 goals along with five assists. His form for Argentina at youth levels also impressed and earned him a senior call-up in March 2018.

Clubs like Manchester City, Arsenal, and Borussia Dortmund are all in a race to sign the talented striker and Liverpool will face a tough competition if they decided to go in for the player.

#2 Maximiliano Gómez

Maximiliano Gomez is one of the finds of the season in the La Liga.

Dubbed as the 'new Luis Suarez', the Uruguayan, Maximiliano Gomez is one of the finds of the season in the La Liga.

Strong and a good header of the ball, Gomez will add a new dimension to Liverpool's attack and help them break their stubborn defences. He is an exceptional finisher who can impact the game after coming off the bench.

The Uruguyuan scored 16 goals in the La Liga this season and also provided assistance to four of his teammates' goals. He made two appearances for his national side in 2017 and will be hoping for a place in the Uruguayan squad for the upcoming World Cup.

At 21, his best years at yet to come and big clubs like Spurs and Borussia Dortmund are already linking with him for a summer move. Liverpool needs to move faster in order to lure the talented Uruguayan to Anfield.

#1 Timo Werner (RB Leipzig)

Timo Werner is on the radar of some big European clubs.

Lots of Germans are being linked with a move to Anfield ever since Jurgen Klopp took charge at the club and Timo Werner is one of those players whose name is regularly discussed among the Anfield faithful since the past one year.

Quick, hard-working and technically sound, Timo Werner ticks all the major boxes to play under Jurgen Klopp. Indeed, the young German is a like-to-like backup option for Roberto Firmino. His ability to play as a winger will help Liverpool rotate more efficiently and moreover, he is also capable of feeding the front-line by playing just behind the striker.

The 22-year-old scored 12 Bundesliga goals this season, which is the most among any RB Leipzig player playing this year. He also managed to score a combined tally of seven goals in the Champions League and Europa League.

The young German is linked with a move to Anfield since the past few months but the Reds will need to pay a hefty amount of money to see Werner join the team.