Robert Lewandowski to Liverpool: Why Barcelona's legendary striker could end up at Anfield - opinion
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Having lost Hugo Ekitike to a serious injury which will see him miss a big chunk of next season, Liverpool are looking light up front.Prior to Ekitike’s Achilles rupture, there had been claims that the Reds will look to play a 4-2-2-2 system next season, finally pairing the stricken Frenchman with Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz.Ekitike’s injury could, of course, change this plan for Liverpool, but it does not have to. Here's how the table looks after the Reds' 3-1 win over Palace 👇 Photo credit: Getty Images/Liverpool FC Lewandowski set to be available this summerAs Spanish journalist Guillem Balague confirmed on Sunday, Lewandowski is set to depart Barcelona as a free agent this summer.Turning 38 in August and still commanding big wages, it is understandable why some supporters will roll their eyes at suggestions that the Pole could join Liverpool.
As they assess the attackers market this summer, Liverpool are unlikely to bring in anyone who has scored more.Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Adam Wharton: Crystal Palace midfielder shows why he is not the midfielder Liverpool desperately needBut it is not necessarily just for his goal scoring which Lewandowski should interest the Reds, he could also provide some much-needed experience in a team which is lacking in it.With Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah certain to leave, and Alisson continuing to be linked with a move away, Liverpool are losing far too many leaders within the dressing room. Lewandowski could remedy that while also providing a solution to a head-scratching personnel issue.Lewandowski can bridge Liverpool’s superstar gapAs Jason McAteer pointed out this weekend, Liverpool are going to be losing a superstar when Salah leaves this summer.While it is not a necessity that the club employs a player who is a global icon of the game, there is a spot there ready to be taken.
You can only pick ONE player for Liverpool to sign this summer, who is it? Who should Richard Hughes be targeting above all… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Robin Jones Lewandowski could provide that, bridging the gap and taking the pressure off younger players like Wirtz and Dominik Szoboszlai, while giving them guidance and support along the way.Having dominated in both Germany and Spain, surely Lewandowski himself would be open to trying the Premier League, and the timing could make Liverpool his ideal destination.There are other alternatives for the Reds, of course, and fans would perhaps prefer to see them sign a versatile forward who could play both wide or through the middle.But if Slot is keen to stick with the plan and play with two centre-forwards, then there would be nobody out there better to bring in than Lewandowski.