Philippe Coutinho departs: 5 midfielders who can replace him

By Rashi Lucy Arie

Modified Jan 10, 2018 05:26 GMT

THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool with Zeljko Buvac first assistant coach during a training session at Melwood Training Ground on January 3, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Jan. 2, 2018 - Source: John Powell/Liverpool FC) — Klopp (right) will be scheming on how to replace the brilliant Brazilian

Gamble: Christian Pulisic

Real Madrid v Borussia Dortmund - UEFA Champions League — Christian Pulisic

The American international is one of the most exciting youngsters in football.

Pulisic has everything Liverpool is looking for - He is still in his teens, can score and can get past defenders.

Despite only being 19, he is a regular in Dortmund Line up. He repaid his managers faith by scoring thrice and assisting once. He has also created 16 chances for his teammates. His 49 successful dribbles this season is the most by a player in Bundesliga.

In Pulisic, Liverpool can get a hardworking player who is committed to improving his game season after season. This makes him a priceless asset for the future.

He has previously insisted he is happy to stay at Dortmund. But their inconsistent showings could convince him to leave the club, with Liverpool waiting on the wings to pounce.

Edited by Amit Mishra