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da winzada777： Liverpool are interested in signing Celta Vigo hitman Maxi Gomez to provide depth in attack, after former Reds striker Luis Suarez sang his fellow countryman’s praises to boss Jurgen Klopp, as reported by The Sun.
What’s the word, then?
Well, the Premier League title hopefuls are particularly light in attack compared to their league rivals, Manchester City.
Where Pep Guardiola has the likes of Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus to choose from, Klopp is perhaps over-reliant on Roberto Firmino with Divock Origi and Daniel Sturridge less fancied up top – the pair have made a combined four league starts this season.
Gomez hit 17 goals in what was his first La Liga campaign last year, and has continued his form with nine goals and five assists so far this term as Celta Vigo battle to avoid relegation.
The ruthlessness that Liverpool are missing
Standing at 6′ 1″, 22-year-old Gomez is a real powerhouse thanks to his height and stocky physique, although he is not just a towering lump as he possesses great technical skills.
Suarez has given a glowing recommendation of his fellow Uruguayan for a reason, and with Chelsea and West Ham also lurking, the Reds should try hard to get this deal done.
Firmino has been less of an out-and-out striker this season and more of a No.10, so the Merseysiders lack a real frontman to aim for at times.
Football is a squad game, and it doesn’t take a genius to see that Liverpool lack City’s depth.
Klopp has been fairly lucky with injuries so far this season, hence his side’s lofty position in the table, but if one of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane or Firmino are hit with a serious problem, their ambitions will be dealt a severe blow with no one in reserve capable of matching their impact on the pitch.
For the reported price tag of £35m too, a move for Gomez should be a no-brainer.