Do we run the risk of offering new arrival Daniel Sturridge
that same self defeating treatment? Sure, Sturridge is not an established star
with am awesome record to marvel at. FSG however have laid out a strategy that
prioritises balanced books and value for money.
I personally do not see how mortgaging the clubs future on
huge signings with huge wage demands can be a way forward for the club.
Expenditure must be justified by income, and without Champions league football Liverpool must learn to live within their means.
We do though run the risk of focusing on all the things
Sturridge is not, as we have with many a player before him, without stopping to
appreciate what he does offer. A quick, physical player with a genuine eye for
goal Sturridge is the type of player who will link well with Suarez and Sterling .
I anticipate an understanding between the two which sees
Sturridge playing off Suarez’s frenetic style. As Suarez pulls and stretches defences
with his tricky play Sturridge can run into the spaces left. Although not
playing a definitive central role the interchange in the front three may see
either Sturridge or Suarez in the central position at the final phase of Liverpool passing moves.
To talk in terms of centre forward misses the point of tica taca
style play. Positional interchange is key as seen by the more frequent forays forward
enjoyed by Daniel Agger, Enrique and Johnson. What has been lacking in our
offensive options is finishing ability and I do believe Sturridge offers an eye
for goal thus far lacking.
We must face a reality in which £12 million is pretty cheap
for a senior player with experience at the highest level. I for one hope the
fans can give Sturridge the chance he deserves and not write him off before a
ball is kicked in anger.
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