5 most overrated strikers in football currently

MILAN, ITALY - APRIL 09:  Carlos Bacca of Milan celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Citta di Palermo at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 9, 2017 in Milan, Italy.  (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)
AC Milan forward needs to look further than Carlos Bacca

#4 Christian Benteke – Crystal Palace

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Christian Benteke of Crystal Palace celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Leicester City at Selhurst Park on April 15, 2017 in London, England.  (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
Belgian Benteke is in a rich vein of form

Belgian forward Benteke has been in truly devastating form for Crystal Palace this season with Sam Allardyce, with the former England and Sunderland manager obtaining the best from his star forward. But the facts must be told on this fairytale story at Selhurst Park career. Despite scoring 12 Premier League goals this season, Benteke has failed to make any impact against any of the so-considered top sides in England - with the exception of Chelsea.

In fact, barring his goal against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and Arsenal at home, the Belgian hitman has failed to score against any other top-six side this season. For 26-year-old to be considered a £30million striker, he must return more goals against bigger opposition.

If Benteke is to be considered for a mega-money move to one of European football's elite clubs, he desperately needs to improve not only his performances but his goalscoring record against Premier League's biggest teams and for the time being, ensure Palace’s survival.

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