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Liverpool have had a fair few beasts during their time.There are many traits needed if a player is to be successful in the Premier League, as there is not a sole attribute that is enough for them to get by.Players need a mix of all, but one characteristic that they may need compared to other leagues is physicality. English football is a lot more demanding than other countries, with the pace and power second-to-none, meaning many need to bulk up and adjust.Some, however, are just naturally strong, with Jordi Alba believing that Liverpool have sold the strongest star he has ever seen.Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty ImagesLuis Suarez was one of the strongest players aroundWhen football fans think back to iconic, strong strikers, many of their minds would go to the likes of Didier Drogba, and now even someone like Erling Haaland.But back in his day, Luis Suarez was also similar, he just did not get the recognition for it due to his height and tenacious work rate.Many may have seen him as more of a nuisance rather than a target man, although just because he had pace, this does not mean he lacked strength.Inter Miami’s Jordi Alba also agrees, with the Spaniard naming Suarez as the strongest player he has ever seen during a TikTok video on behalf of the MLS.READ MORE: Steve Nicol believes ‘brilliant’ Liverpool star looks like he has simply given upThe left-back will know this better than most too after playing with him both for Barcelona and in America, with both still going strong out there despite entering the twilight of their careers.
He also picked ex-Barcelona teammates for the rest of the categories, and in his defence he certainly has plenty of quality options to choose from.Luis Suarez is one of Liverpool’s best ever strikersWhether you love him or you hate him, there is no denying that Suarez is one of the greatest strikers Liverpool have ever had.This is especially true in terms of since the Premier League started, with the Uruguayan capable of scoring all sorts of goals. The likes of Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak have the expectations to leave with the same sort of legacy, but it certainly will not be an easy task.Now 38, Suarez is certainly entering his final few years as a footballer, but all in all, he will be remembered as a striker who was an absolute nightmare to play against.