Tony Cascarino, a football league veteran of over 600 games for the likes of Aston Villa and Chelsea, believes Liverpool are overly dependent on the fitness of Fernando Torres, and suggested they will need to add a top level striker should they wish to compete for the Premier League.
Speaking to footballpools.com Cascarino said: “The striker situation remains a problem for Rafa Benitez.”
“Fernando Torres is absolutely top drawer but you just can’t rely on him all season with his hamstring problems.”
“Another striker is a necessity and he has to be of a standard to perform in the first team rather than someone with potential as Torres is unlikely to stay fit for an entire season.”
“The problem is that prices for established strikers are just so huge and I don’t feel that Benitez will want to splash out £25m on a forward after having his fingers burned last season by the purchase of Robbie Keane.”
“David Ngog certainly doesn’t look ready but Ryan Babel could be an alternative as a central striker.”
“I’ve seen him play there before and he certainly possesses lightning pace and a powerful shot but it would seem Rafa is not a fan judging by the few opportunities the Dutchman has been given.”
“Whether Alonso goes or not, Liverpool need to bring in at least one good striker if they are going to compete for the title once again.”
Speaking to footballpools.com Cascarino said: “The striker situation remains a problem for Rafa Benitez.”
“Fernando Torres is absolutely top drawer but you just can’t rely on him all season with his hamstring problems.”
“Another striker is a necessity and he has to be of a standard to perform in the first team rather than someone with potential as Torres is unlikely to stay fit for an entire season.”
“The problem is that prices for established strikers are just so huge and I don’t feel that Benitez will want to splash out £25m on a forward after having his fingers burned last season by the purchase of Robbie Keane.”
“David Ngog certainly doesn’t look ready but Ryan Babel could be an alternative as a central striker.”
“I’ve seen him play there before and he certainly possesses lightning pace and a powerful shot but it would seem Rafa is not a fan judging by the few opportunities the Dutchman has been given.”
“Whether Alonso goes or not, Liverpool need to bring in at least one good striker if they are going to compete for the title once again.”
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