Liverpool sign Benteke – they’ve had mixed fortunes up front in recent times!
With Liverpool finally announcing the signing of Christian Benteke from Aston Villa this summer, here’s a look at two potential lists he could join – the club’s best and worst strikers in the Premier League era:
BEST:
5) Daniel Sturridge
A player who’d surely be higher if not for his injury problems, Daniel Sturridge has been a reliable source of goals since moving to Liverpool from rivals Chelsea.
4) Michael Owen
Another player who perhaps underachieved due to injuries, Michael Owen made a blistering start to his Anfield career before tailing off slightly, but remains one of the best at the club in recent times.
3) Robbie Fowler
An absolute goal machine at his best, Robbie Fowler was a huge hit for the Reds in two spells with the club, going down as a true club legend.
2) Fernando Torres
Despite souring his reputation at Liverpool by moving to rivals Chelsea, Fernando Torres was one of the best strikers in the world during his time on Merseyside, scoring plenty of goals and many of them things of beauty.
1) Luis Suarez
Surely the undisputed winner, Luis Suarez was unplayable in his final two seasons with Liverpool, becoming one of the best players in the world before joining Barcelona for £75m.
WORST:
5) Rickie Lambert
A real error of judgement here by Brendan Rodgers, Rickie Lambert joined as a backup striker at Liverpool but has looked well off the required standard for such a big club.
4) El Hadji Diouf
Signed as a bright prospect, Senegal striker El Hadji Diouf ended up being one of the club’s biggest flops and with a poor disciplinary record to boot.
3) Mario Balotelli
A risky signing from AC Milan last year, Mario Balotelli has been unbelievably bad for Liverpool, scoring just one Premier League goal last season.
2) Andriy Voronin
A useless goalscorer and lazy player, Andriy Voronin is another of the worst players the Reds have had up front in recent times.
1) Iago Aspas
Totally out of his depth in the Premier League, Iago Aspas contributed almost nothing whenever on the pitch and is surely their worst striker of modern times.
