5 Reasons Why Liverpool Will Fall Short Of Winning The Premier League Once Again

5. Over Reliance On Firmino

One thing has become abundantly clear in the opening four games of the season, and that is that Liverpool are going to be heavily reliant on number nine Roberto Firmino bagging his fair share of goals.

While Sadio Mane and Mo Salah will no doubt chip in, Liverpool will be without a recognised fully fit striker if Firmino is to go down with injury.

England international Daniel Sturridge is seemingly constantly on the treatment table, while the club have allowed Divock Origi to join German club Wolfsburg on loan. Add to this an injured Danny Ings, and it's difficult to see who would step in for Firmino if the worst happens during the course of the season.

Two goals and two assists, plus one in the Champions League this week already indicate Firmino's importance, and the Reds will be in big trouble should he pick up a serious knock.