Brendan Rodgers just landed Italian youngster from Roma to provide more attacking force which the club lack for past season. However could the forward excelled at Anfield where most of high profile scorer fall hopelessly after dissapointing season. Here are some of the talented strikers who lost their “Midas” touch during spell in Merseyside.
El Hadji Diouf
"I spit to the people's face who don't know how to be cool" |
Senegal shocked of the world after eliminated Les Bleus in opening kickoff during 2002 World Cup Championship. There are several players who catch attention of big club and El Hadji Diouf among of the best players in tournament who shows his threat in forward and winger position. Gerard Houlier signed the Senegalese for £10m in way to snatch Premiership title form Manchester United. The African Player of the Year however failed to meet expectation managed find the net 8 times in 80 appearances for Merseyside. His regarded as worst Liverpool no 9 following his poor form and famous incidence where he spat at Celtic fans that caused him sold to Bolton next season.
Fernando Morientes
Moro turns out to MORON |
Robbie Keane
The smiley face that last only for a while |
Regarded as best striker for Ireland, Robbie Keane is all-time Irish goal scorer netted 53 goals for his national side. After outstanding season with Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool snatched the Irish from White Hart Lane with £19 million contract which he afterwards wearing magic no 7. The striker expressed the move as lifetime dream as Liverpool is his favorite club during his childhood. Despite high flying expectation from the fans and Rafael Benitez, the striker who famous for his cartwheel celebration only managed perform his signature move five times for The Reds before return to former club after only six month after his departure.
Milan Jovanović
Liverpool's official bench warmer |
Well known for his acceleration and vigorous footballer, Milan Jovanovic joined Liverpool FC for Roy Hogdson after the club sacked Merseyside stalwart Rafa Benitez. Scored in debut in Europa League against FK Rabotnički, the Serbian looking promising to fit alongside Spanish sensational forward Fernando Torres. However his dream shattered in pieces as he only managed play for 10 games and pull a blank gun for the entire season. He spends most of the time on the sideline helplessly rather than in the field.
Andriy Viktorovych Voronin
"Where should I go?" |
Former Liverpool head coach, Rafael Benitez impressed by Andriy Voronin scoring abilities during his spell at Bayern Leverkusen and Köln looking to lure the Ukranian following his contract expiration. The pony tailed striker spent three poor seasons with Liverpool where he only emerged as replacement for Fernando Torres who struggle for fitnesss due to injuries. Different when he in Bundesliga, Voronin poor finishing ability and lacks of confidence was the main factor for his dip in Liverpool career. He then loan to Hertha Berlin and permanently signed by Dinamo Moscow at following season.
Andy Carroll
"I only worth £ 1 million " |
Labelled as British most expensive player, the towering forward carried a lot of expectation on his shoulder after last minute signing from Newcastle. The English striker referred to as a classic centre forward, owing to his strength, powerful shot, and excellent heading ability.He's expected to lead the forward along side Uruguayan controversial striker, Luis Suarez for 2011-2012 season.The expectation are way to much for the youngster as he struggle to scores despite possess muscular body and height advantage.Newcastle and AC Milan are reported interested in bring Carroll away from Anfield.
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