4. They don’t need him anyway
During the 19 games he’s missed throughout his time with the club (not one of those games has ever been for a red card either!) the rest of the side has had to learn to adapt without him.
And it may be a surprise to learn that they have found it particularly easy.
According to sports statistician OPTA, Liverpool still would have finished in seventh place in the Premier League if he’d missed the entire show – now whilst there may be some give and take there, it does show that all would not be lost if he were to depart this summer.
His 23 goals would be tough to replace, but the form of Daniel Sturridge and creativity of Philipe Coutinho will go a long way to softening the blow, especially now that both players can enjoy their first full season with the club.
New signing Iago Aspas comes highly rated, and though he is an unknown quantity in many respects that may actually work to his advantage as Christian Benteke and Michu have shown at Aston Villa and Swansea respectively.