After the biting incident at the world cup involving Luis Suarez and Italy's Chiellimi, speculation has been rife that Liverpool could be forced to selling their talisman to Barcelona. If negotiations between Barcelona vs. Liverpool bear fruit then Suarez has a few days as a Liverpool player. A replacement for the prolific striker will be top priority if Liverpool wants to retain their status as a champions league side. The list below are strikers that can easily replace Suarez.

1.Roberto Firmino

Firmino finished the 2013–14 Bundesliga season tied as the fourth highest scorer with 16 goals and tied as the second highest assister with 12 assists in the league

2.Wilfried Bony

The Ivorian Striker had a successfully season in the English Premiership, scoring 25 goals in the 2013-24 season. In a more formidable team, he could score much more.

3. Luis Muriel

He has been praised often during his time in Italy, which led him to win the award for best young player in the Serie A league in 2012. His playing style is similar to Ronaldo's. And he might be just the man to replace Suarez.

4.ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE

Could very well be Liverpool's Henri. Quick and very skillful, Alexandre scored 16 goals to be amongst the top scorer in Ligue 1.

5. Origi DIVOCK 

His impressive displays at the world cup have big clubs knocking on Lille's door. Although his playing style is not similar to Suarez's, Origi's pace and strength will trouble defenders all day long.

Is there a more divisive character in world soccer? Apparently not. Suarez, L'enfant terrible and football genius tells a Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde story. From the bitings, hand balls and diving accusations to sublime skills, goals. This has become the spilt personality of soccer's prodigal son.

Any other player who has gathered such negativity around him, would have been let go by the club.

Even the drama of wanting to leave for Arsenal during the transfer, only reinforced the club's desire to retain his services. Such is the importance and regard, Liverpool have for Saurez. And I will explore why.

1. Free Kicks

Other than Gerard, Suarez is the main danger from set pieces for the Reds. Notching up wonderful freekick goals last season. The ones he scored against  Zenith st. Petersburg comes in mind.

2. 110% Commitment

Call him what you like. Nobody can doubt the energy, desire and all round commitment that Suarez brings to the Liverpool cause. His energy galvanizes his team mates in more action. 

3. Backup for Sturridge

Right now, the new boy Daniel Sturridge is the Kop's favorite. Notching the vital goals so far. But any team is stronger with Suarez sitting on the bench, providing an option for the manager, in case Sturridge's form drops or he gets injured.

4. Not just Goals, but High Conversion rate.

Suarez converted 16/30 “big chances” for Liverpool last season in Premier League play. That’s a conversion rate of 53%. (7amkickoff) The highest in the league last season. If you prefer goals, then 19 goals, one every 117 mins.

5. Merchandizing

Clubs still need fans to buy merchandise and fill the stadium seat. Suarez is a crowd puller and mostly for the right reasons.