Robert Lewandowski to Liverpool? Why veteran striker would be the wrong choice for Reds despite Hugo Ekitike injury & free transfer from Barcelona beckoning
Liverpool's Striker Crisis
Liverpool have lost Hugo Ekitike to injury, Mohamed Salah is preparing to depart and Alexander Isak has endured fitness issues, but Michael Owen has explained to GOAL why Robert Lewandowski should not be a short-term fix at Anfield.
Injury Woes Continue
French forward Ekitike is expected to be sidelined for at least nine months after rupturing his Achilles tendon. A long road to recovery lies in front of the talented 23-year-old - who registered 17 goals across his debut campaign on Merseyside.
- Ekitike to miss at least nine months
- Isak has played just 20 appearances with only three goals
- Robert Lewandowski is a free agent from Barcelona
Michael Owen explains why Lewandowski should not be a short-term fix at Anfield.
Striking Solutions
Record signing Isak is back in contention after recovering from a broken leg, but the £125 million ($169m) Swede has been playing catch-up on the match sharpness front all season.