The gap in quality between Liverpool's starting front three and their reserves is staggering - it is hard to think of a greater discrepancy in the Premier League - but Dominic Solanke stands the best chance of bridging that gap.

The Englishman, valued at £7.2m by Transfermarkt, is doubtless a bright prospect, full of desire to improve after finding gametime limited at Chelsea.

Yet, he still has work to do in order to convince the Reds' fans that he will eventually become a viable backup to Roberto Firmino as Liverpool's first-choice frontman.

A large part of that is down to how he has lacked cutting edge in front of goal, as well as how his physical approach appears to contrast with Klopp's high-tempo demands - yet having a genuine alternative is always a useful weapon.

Solanke showed what he could do in Sunday's final day stroll against Brighton, an afternoon when the Reds made a mockery of any pressure to run out 4-0 winners and the frontman got his maiden Liverpool goal.

He also contributed more than just his strike, with three key passes and two dribbles to suggest that maybe he can offer a more rounded option to Klopp than his bulk and tender years may suggest.

His passing was also sound as Solanke did all he could to prove he could be a viable option next term, or maybe off the bench in the Champions League final...

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