5 positions Liverpool need to strengthen this summer

Modified Jun 15, 2017 16:01 GMT

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 24: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is interviewed before the International Friendly match between Sydney FC and Liverpool FC at ANZ Stadium on May 24, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images) — A busy summer ahead, Jurgen?

#1 Striker

ROME, ITALY - MARCH 16: Alexandre Lacazette of Olympique Lyonnais in action during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 second leg match between AS Roma and Olympique Lyonnais at Stadio Olimpico on March 16, 2017 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images ) — Lacazette could be a good addition to the team and has been linked

Whether Liverpool really "need" a striker depends on which side of the debate you are on. 11 gameweeks into 2016-17, Liverpool topped the Premier League table and scoring charts with Firmino playing false nine, having just thrashed Watford 6-1 at Anfield. No one was crying out for a striker then; goals were well distributed around the team, and Firmino's pressing game set the tone for the rest of the Liverpool side.

But in hindsight, Liverpool's campaign would perhaps have been better served with a 20-goal a season striker in their ranks. Daniel Sturridge's availability is a perpetual question mark, but all the same, there are no conclusive indications yet that he will leave this summer.

If he leaves, Liverpool definitely need to sign a first 11 striker – no more half measures since they already have Dominic Solanke, Danny Ings and Divock Origi to make up the numbers in the squad.

Edited by Staff Editor