I have to think he replaces Lallana first and foremost; however his ability to play across the front 3 will allow the manager even more flexibility if Firmino/Coutinho go through a rough patch or if we have dire injury problems up top where Firmino can come in as striker and we don't lose out on the flanks.
Sturridge, Origi, Ings
Coutinho, Firmino, Lallana, Mane, Milner, Ojo, Ibe
Lots of flexibility up across the front 3 now, can see all of them being able to exchange positions with each other during a match and creating a real headache for a defense.
Long term this gives us time to continue to grow Ojo without pressure but it also means unless there is a real change that Ibe is getting knocked down the pecking order yet again and his days may be numbered.
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