Forwards - Sadio Mane, Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino
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Defences couldn’t handle this trio early in the season. There are no set positions, they just roam free, and the results have been devastating.
Only five players have averaged more shots than Coutinho in the Premier League, but he has struggled since his injury.
Roberto Firmino - the most striker-like out of the front three, has offered real stellar showings at times, scored some stunning goals, like his effort against Swansea, but he has been the main protagonist of Liverpool’s recent form dip, having found the net just twice in his last ten appearances in all competitions.
Giving Lallana and Milner a run for their money for Liverpool’s player of the season so far is Sadio Mane. Ever since he bamboozled Arsenal’s defence on the opening day, Mane has looked every inch a £30m+ forward, with his electrifying pace and eye for goal pivotal to Liverpool’s early season form, and his absence due to international commitments is one of the main reasons for the Reds’ slump.
Divock Origi has impressed on occasion, but one hitman seems to be past his best far sooner than many expected. The effect of injury after injury has really taken its toll on Daniel Sturridge, who looks a shadow of his former self. His sprint stats suggest he has never been slower - with pace such a huge asset to Sturridge.
