OPINION
The question will always remain on whether or not Liverpool have enough strength in depth in the final third at Anfield.
Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Roberto Firmino are three of the best-attacking players in the world, but the questions start to creep in when you look at their back up options.
Divock Origi replaced the Egyptian international at Old Trafford against Manchester United, and the Reds were significantly blunted in attack on their way to a 1-1 draw.
Xherdan Shaqiri has also been struggling through injury, and if that continues, Jurgen Klopp will be left scratching his head for options in Merseyside.
Journalist, Raphael Honigstein, commented on Liverpool’s options in the transfer window and was questioned on whether or not Red Bull Leipzig’s Timo Werner could offer them something different moving forward.
“Absolutely (he would perfectly fit Liverpool),” said Honigstein on the Transfer Window podcast.
“I think he would be the ideal supplement to the front three.
“He is very similar in terms of his movement, in terms of his positioning to what they’ve already got. Different player. More of a striker than perhaps Salah.
“He would fit their [system] easily and I think that is why people in Germany were surprised they never pushed for him this summer.”
Should Werner fit into the Reds’ system as easily as Honigstein suggests, then it would certainly be a big surprise should Klopp not make a move for his fellow German.
The 23-year-old has already scored six goals in his eight appearances in the Bundesliga, and to have a striker that can come on to the pitch and be prolific whenever he is called upon could be vital going forward.
Werner averages 3.6 shots per game according to WhoScored and has the ability to create space for himself at any time in the final third which makes him one of the most dangerous forwards in Europe.
Liverpool should go all out for the German international after the recommendation from Honigstein, who can take the plaudits later should it happen.
