3 Roberto Firmino replacements at Liverpool

Roberto Firmino has played a huge in the Reds' recent success
Roberto Firmino has played a huge in the Reds' recent success

#2 Donyell Malen

Donyell Malen has made a brilliant return from a knee injury he suffered the previous season
Donyell Malen has made a brilliant return from a knee injury he suffered the previous season

Donyell Malen's growth languished a major setback when he suffered a knee injury midway through the last season. However, he has made a brilliant return to the football field this campaign and is among the leading goalscorers in the Eredivisie, with 14 goals in 23 appearances.

His performances in the Europa League were also impressive as he scored five goals in eight appearances before PSV's exit from the competition last month.

The 22-year old is a technically strong player who is capable of playing anywhere across the front line. He is also a skilled dribbler and uses his lightning pace to break down opposition defenses.

The Dutch international has been linked with several top European clubs in recent months and the Merseysiders will need to act quickly if they decide to bring the talented attacker to Anfield.


#1 Erling Haaland

Haaland is one of the best young footballers in the world currently.
Haaland is one of the best young footballers in the world currently.

Regarded as one of the best young players in the world, Erling Haaland could be the perfect long-term successor to Roberto Firmino at Liverpool.

Despite being 6'4", Haaland is lightning quick and loves to run behind the defenders. He also uses his large frame brilliantly to hold up the ball, bringing other players into the game.

His ability to make smart runs in small spaces and willingness to press defenders in the final third could also tempt Jurgen Klopp to bring the Norwegian to Merseyside.

This season, he scored 17 goals in 18 league games so far and is the Bundesliga's third-leading goal-scorer behind Robert Lewandowski and Andre Silva. He also netted eight goals in five Champions League appearances prior to Borussia Dortmund's elimination from the tournament.

However, Haaland is currently one of the most sought after players in European football, and the Reds will have to shell out the big bucks to acquire the services of the UEFA Golden Boy 2020 winner.

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