Liverpool: The 5 best and worst signings of the last decade

Worst

#1) Andy Carroll (2011)

Andy Carroll will forever be Liverpool’s greatest tragedy. The tall striker arrived with so much promise. He was bought in to replace the outgoing Fernando Torres and perhaps even better him. His transfer fee of £35m didn’t help his cause as well.

At the time of his purchase, Carroll was the 8^th most expensive footballer and the most expensive British footballer of all time. However, like Alberto Aquilani, Carroll arrived at the Anfield carrying an injury. Unfortunately, just like Aquilani before him, Carroll failed to live up to the expectations placed on him.

Carroll would find the net only 11 times in his 58 games for the Reds. He was eventually sold off to West Ham for around £15m. With the weight of expectations thrown at him, his knees buckled, metaphorically and literally, while the other striker bought alongside him to replace Fernando Torress flourished. His name: Luis Suarez.

Best

#1) Mohamed Salah (2017)

In the two years since he made his move to Anfield, Mohamed Salah has become an icon of sorts for the Reds. He started his career in brilliant fashion as he piled up goals after goals leading to former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard saying “We are witnessing the start of greatness”.

Yes, Liverpool are a world beating side today that can rival the biggest names in club football. However, before Salah’s arrival, Liverpool were a midtable side who would once in a while punch above their weight.

Luis Suarez lit the sparks for a change but since his departure the flames had gone cold. It was Salah who reignited the flames and reminded Liverpool what it was like to be a winner. His record breaking 32 goals in 36 matches made him the most prolific scorer in a single premier league season, beating the likes of Luis Suarez and Cristiano Ronaldo who had 31 goals to their names.

Many had considered Salah to be a one season wonder. However, the Egyptian is into his 3^rd season with the club and has shown no signs of slowing down. Two Premier League golden boot in 2 seasons, 2 Champions League finals and one Championship makes Mohamed Salah Liverpool’s greatest acquisition in the last 10 years.

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