it’s difficult for supporters of any other club to shake off that twinge of jealously when looking at Romelu Lukaku’s season stats. The prolific Belgian is the division’s hottest striker, and a forward of his calibre is something Liverpool have lacked since the days when Luis Suarez added bite to their attack.
The 22-year-old’s 18 league goals and physical presence have kept Everton in contention for a top-five finish (just about), and a striker with a return like that could have compensated for the Reds’ defensive frailties and helped them challenge for Champions League football.
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