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Danny Ings: Liverpool striker will not like what Jamie Redknapp has said about him
DANNY INGS must accept he is never going to be a regular starter at Liverpool, claims Jamie Redknapp.
Danny Ings made his first Premier League start under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool against Everton
Ings made his first Premier League start for Liverpool since 2015 against Everton today.
The Englishman has recovered from a couple of serious knee injuries which has prevented his Reds career from getting going.
Redknapp cannot see how Ings can unseat Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino or Sadio Mane in the Liverpool team.
The pundit thinks the former Burnley frontman must settle for being an impact player for the Anfield side.
Danny Ings scores four for Liverpool u23s
What he’s got to try and do is when he gets his chance is be an impact. Make an impact and be an impact player
“It’s very difficult,” Redknapp said on Sky Sports.
“I’d love to state a case to say he can get in this team but at the moment it’s hard.
“You’re competing with players who are just at the top level.
“Is he going to get in ahead of Salah? No. Is he going to get in ahead of Firmino? No. Mane? No.
Redknapp says Danny Ings will never be a regular starter at Liverpool
“So what he’s got to try and do is when he gets his chance is be an impact. Make an impact and be an impact player.
“You’re fighting against some very good players.
“But he just needs to get his career going again hasn’t he really.”
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