The news has emerged from Liverpool camp that they have failed to sign Loic Remy from QPR. This deal seemed so obvious to the last minute until it was announced that Remy has failed his medical and the deal is off. The reason for this failure is told to be his knee injury. It is a big blow not only for Loic Remy but also for Brendan Rodgers who had already made up his mind about Remy’s role in his side. But much to Liverpool fans’ amusement, Brendan Rodgers has clearly shown his intent once more to keep on spending the money. The gap created by Luis Suarez departure is big so Liverpool do need someone who can help this team to perform well in his absence.
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Wilfred Bony scored 25 goals for Swansea during his 1st season at the Welsh Club.
So one player who can fill that gap is Swansea striker WIlfried Bony. The 25 year old striker was monitored by Liverpool FC before they agreed on a much cheaper Loic Remy. But now, after the latter deal is collapsed, Bony once again holds the key to be a part of Liverpool next season.
Game Changer:
In his first season at Swansea, Bony was a big hit. Swansea brought the striker for a club record fee and the Ivorian striker did no harm his reputation. He was the talisman for Swans. In a team that fought to survive, Wilfried Bony played an integral part in their survival. Having scored 16 goals in 34 games, he was the only Swansea player having scored 10+ goals last season. This shows his major contribution to his side. Bony had an impressive chance conversion rate of 55%. He missed the less number of clear cut chances last season. So anything he got, he makes full use of it.
In his first season at Swansea, Bony was a big hit. Swansea brought the striker for a club record fee and the Ivorian striker did no harm his reputation. He was the talisman for Swans. In a team that fought to survive, Wilfried Bony played an integral part in their survival. Having scored 16 goals in 34 games, he was the only Swansea player having scored 10+ goals last season. This shows his major contribution to his side. Bony had an impressive chance conversion rate of 55%. He missed the less number of clear cut chances last season. So anything he got, he makes full use of it.
Bony was directly involved in 20 goals in Premier League for the relegation threatened Swansea side last season.
Physical Strength:
Bony likes to play physical. He may just be the factor Rodgers need in his Strike as well as defence. Keeping his physical game in mind, Bony has an average of 3.72 aerial duals won per game. Last season, playing for a struggling Swansea team, Bony made 2.62 clearances per game. So in case Liverpool gets him, he’ll prove handy in set pieces.
Adaptable Player:
The Ivorian striker is a very versatile player. He can score goals with his foot, head, inside the box or outside. 50% of his goals do come from inside area, but he’ll also be dangerous on set pieces and brings huge aerial threat. Plus he is good on penalties as well. All these factors makes him a very different and intelligent player.
The Ivorian striker is a very versatile player. He can score goals with his foot, head, inside the box or outside. 50% of his goals do come from inside area, but he’ll also be dangerous on set pieces and brings huge aerial threat. Plus he is good on penalties as well. All these factors makes him a very different and intelligent player.
Impressive first Season:
Bony had a stunning 1st season. In his first season in Premier League, he was better than Luis Suarez and many of other top stars in Premier League in terms of goals. Only Daniel Sturridge had a better 1st season with a new club in Premier League than Bony.
Bony had a stunning 1st season. In his first season in Premier League, he was better than Luis Suarez and many of other top stars in Premier League in terms of goals. Only Daniel Sturridge had a better 1st season with a new club in Premier League than Bony.
So If Liverpool do get this Ivorian striker, it may not be a perfect replacement for Luis Suarez, but it might just be what the doctor ordered.
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