Liverpool XI featuring Cavani as Tim Vickery expects big-name signing.
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Liverpool may be about to unveil one of the best strike partnerships in Europe this season with South American expert Tim Vickery claiming the club are working on a deal to sign a big-name player to replace Luis Suarez upfront.
Rumours have mentioned that AS Monaco striker Radamel Falcao may be the player the Reds have in mind, but it now looks increasingly likely that it may be Edinson Cavani of Paris Saint-Germain coming in to replace his fellow countryman.
With plenty of other exciting new faces on show at Anfield this season, plus another potential new addition in Sevilla left-back Alberto Moreno, CaughtOffside looks at how Brendan Rodgers’ side could line up next season in a phenomenal-looking starting XI.
Goalkeeper and defence:
Alberto Moreno’s likely arrival at left-back along with the £20m signing of Dejan Lovren from Southampton gives Liverpool a much stronger-looking back four than last season. There have also been whispers about a bid for Barcelona right-back Dani Alves, but even with Glen Johnson continuing in that role, and some improved form and fitness from last summer’s signing Mamadou Sakho, the Reds will be hoping that this new-look back four can help keep them more solid at the back in the 2014/15 season.
Midfield:
Assuming Liverpool field a 4-4-2 to accommodate their new signings, they look strong in midfield too with Raheem Sterling on the right and £25m new-boy Adam Lallana arriving from Southampton to take up a role on the left-hand side. Highly promising youngster Emre Can could become first choice to partner Steven Gerrard in central midfield, though there looks to be no place for another of the club’s exciting new signings Lazar Markovic. The Serbian youngster will provide good depth for Liverpool in any one of the attacking midfield roles, with the Reds looking strong again in terms of technically skilled and creative midfield players.
Attack:
A superb front two, Edinson Cavani could replicate the awesome combination play of Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez last season if he makes the big-money move to Anfield. The Uruguayan is an absolute goal machine on his day and enjoyed a superb record at his previous club Napoli, even if he hasn’t quite managed to find his best form at PSG. The 27-year-old will surely benefit from a change of scene and the chance to play in his preferred central striker role, instead of playing wide to accommodate Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Liverpool XI with Cavani in full: