Robbie Keane: A Perfect Addition To Liverpool?

Luck of the Irish. That's what you call Robbie Keane's 20.3 million pound move to Liverpool.

Keane, a lifelong supporter of Liverpool is the newest addition to the long list of Liverpool strikers. I have not been a big fan of Rafael Benitez's shopping habits but sometimes he does get it right.

Keane's addition to the striking force of Liverpool could be dangerous, fruitful but will it be enough to handle arch-rivals Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal?

After spending six years at White Hart Lane, the Irishman's big budget move was all the talk of town. Many critics believe he will be a great and hard player to face against any opposition.

Who am I to challenge the critics but as a football fan, I think that all this speculation about Robbie Keane being a perfect signing is just the hoorah for the new season.

Liverpool fans please don't hate me. My mother is a die-hard Liverpool fan and she doesn't even know this.

As usual, as the new season beckons, many critics will probably say that Liverpool are going to win the title or at least challenge for it. This was a case of last season, when we thought that Fernando Torres will win the title for Liverpool but at last they didn't even challenge for it except for the early parts of the season.

Torres' exubriance to the Liverpool squad was a breath of fresh air. Yes, there is no denying he can score a whole lot of goals Liverpool and the addition of Robbie Keane is a plus but can these two outstanding strikers gel in time for the new season?

Keane has proven himself many times that he is a top-class striker but at the age of 28, I think the firepower will be missing from the Irishman if he is crippled with injuries. On the other hand, Torres is a mere 25 years of age and he is a good runner with the ball yet he tends to fall easily.

The Irishman has a temper to be dealt with. He has picked fights with his former Tottenham team-mate, Edgar Davids. Guess who came on top?

If the Irishman doesn't control his temper in important games, he could well be on the bench or suspended at the very least.

To finish above Arsenal and Chelsea next season will be tough as these two teams will be likely to challenge the current champions, Manchester United for the title.

Sure Liverpool is a great side in the Champions League but in the Premier League, they are a bit behind and it's been nearly 18 years since the last time they won the Premier League.

Will it be this season, with the addition of Keane? Maybe but it is never easy as there are many teams hungry for the Premier League and the Champions League glory.