Liverpool August squad rankings: Sturridge falls, Mane rises

By Tom Bogert | Sep 2, 2016

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 14: Sadio Mane of Liverpool and team mates celebrate his goal with Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on August 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 17: Divock Origi of Liverpool during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane on October 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images) /

12. Divock Origi (down five places)

In three Premier League games, Liverpool started just one game with one recognized striker. Their one loss. That striker was Sturridge. In the other two, it was just Firmino up top, an attacking midfielder.

Origi hasn’t yet been the beneficiary of Sturridge’s misfortunes this season as the Belgian has usually been next to Sturridge on the bench. But he’s usually beat him off it, though, like against Tottenham. Though Origi didn’t have a chance to really get into the game, it was telling to see him join the action ahead of Sturridge.

Throughout the preseason, Origi flashed the same form he had left off on last season with Liverpool when he did usurp Sturridge in the lineup.

With regular playing time the goals will come but regular playing time may be tough to come by with all the options in attack combined with the lack of European football.

Next: 11. Daniel Sturridge

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