Weaknesses:
Link-up play is definitely not Rondon’s biggest strength, and his passing accuracy and assist numbers are downright poor. He relies on service being provided for him rather than providing for others, and is in that sense somewhat one dimensional.
If we want an outright goalscorer then Rondon looks ideal, but it’s hard to see him contributing too much else.
How would he fit in at Liverpool:
We lacked options up front last season, and with Daniel Sturridge’s injury issues we were left in the lurch somewhat. Mario Balotelli, Rickie Lambert, and Fabio Borini all failed to make the grade, and Brendan Rodgers instead turned to Raheem Sterling.
Rondon would slot straight into the team as our lone striker, and would offer something a little different to our current options. Sturridge and Sterling play in a similar style to wingers in many ways, utilising their pace, coming deep or wide to collect the ball, and creating chances for others as well. Rondon would instead remain central for the most part, and would rely on service from others.
Despite his size and power, he isn’t a target man – so we won’t be seeing another Andy Carroll. He is however a goalscorer, and that is what he would offer us.