Possible Liverpool strategy after Luis Suarez's return

Suarez is set to make his return for Liverpool against Manchester United in the League Cup (Getty Images)

The return of Luis Suarez in the Liverpool team will mean more bench time for their Spanish recruit Iago Aspas who has started all three League matches till now. Suarez has mainly operated as the central striker in the last season which saw him score twenty three goals for his team. But the times have changed with the introduction of Sturridge who was bought from Chelsea for a mere £12 million and till now, he has proven that he is worth way more than that. Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he is looking to play him in the central role even after the return of Luis Suarez.

The Irish coach believes that Suarez needs to find his place back in the team after his absence due to the suspension, and with a proven striker like Sturridge up front, he is not looking to alter the winning combination. It seems that Suarez will be used wide in the left side as he is also known for his final balls and his ability to create goal scoring opportunities. This will create a formidable striking duo for the Merseyside club who are looking to achieve Top 4 status after missing out for the last four seasons.

Another major decision to be made by the Liverpool manager is how to organise his midfield after Suarez’s return. Coutinho is believed to retain his place at the centre of the midfield where he will play just behind Sturridge. The Brazilian has shown great talent when it comes to passing and overlapping runs which will make him the prime playmaker. Victor Moses, who has arrived on a deadline day loan deal from Chelsea, can also play a major part in Rodgers’ plans as he can be utilised on the right side as a winger or an attacking midfielder. The manager also has a bunch of resources like Raheem Sterling and Jordan Ibe who can step up to perform significant midfield duties and it is common knowledge that he has shown great faith in the young stars of the club.

Thus, it seems that as of now Liverpool will be sticking to their original plan with Sturridge playing up front as the central striker, Suarez playing a wider role and Coutinho playing just behind the main striker. It seems that Brendan Rodgers is spoilt for choice at the moment and he would like to get the right combination on the field so that he can use all his resources properly. The team is filled with talent and if they can continue their form, Liverpool is the team to watch out for this season.