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Liverpool fans worry Ings and Solanke not good enough as Sturridge nears exit

Liverpool's English striker Daniel Sturridge (R) is challenged by Spartak Moscow's Russian goalkeeper Aleksandr Selikhov (L) during the UEFA Champi...
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Liverpool fans worry amid Daniel Sturridge’s departure to West Bromwich Albion.

Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool celebrates scoring his sides third goal during the UEFA Champions League group E match between Liverpool FC and NK Maribor at Anfield on November 1, 2017 in...

Liverpool fans are growing increasingly anxious about their striker situation with Daniel Sturridge set to depart.

Sturridge is on course to join West Bromwich Albion on loan as he bids to play regularly and earn a World Cup spot, SkySports report.

Liverpool have not made good use of Sturridge this season, but having him as back-up has had fans’ minds at ease, as he is a proven Premier League goalscorer.

Now with Sturridge set to exit, fans are worried that back up strikers Danny Ings and Dominic Solanke are simply not good enough.

Danny Ings of Liverpool celebrates scoring the second goal during the international friendly match between Adelaide United and Liverpool FC at Adelaide Oval on July 20, 2015 in Adelaide,...

Dominic Solanke of Liverpool shoot at goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Swansea City at Anfield on December 26, 2017 in Liverpool, England.

An injury to first choice Roberto Firmino will put see one of Ings or Solanke given a prominent role.

And for a side chasing a top four spot and competing in the Champions League last 16, that simply is not good enough.

The Reds have chosen not to get involved in battling Arsenal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and have not had their eye on any cheaper strike options either.

Whether manager Jurgen Klopp or the club’s infamous transfer committee is responsible for this stance is unclear, but it could be a costly one.

Neither Ings or Solanke have scored a Premier League goal this season, and relying on either is a very risky strategy, and supporters are worried…