6 most improved attackers in Europe this season
Being a marksman isn't always that easy. He might be at the receiving end of all the generous puffery usually after scoring, but when the goals run dry, the team suffers and he will have to bear the brunt of the disgruntled fans.
Just take Alvaro Morata's case at Chelsea as an example; the Spaniard's decline in form at the turn of 2018 coincided with their domestic campaign going completely off the rails. The Blues went from flying third to finishing fifth in the final standings as the former Real Madrid and Juventus star found the net only once in the second half of the campaign.
But while Morata could never find his feet at Chelsea again, these six attacking stars did, in the current season. They have successfully fired at all cylinders so far and it has also put their respective sides on course to achieve a good finish.
Let's look at the six most improved forwards this season:
#6 Richarlison (Everton)
The Toffees turned a few heads after their £35 million outlay for Richarlison last summer. What could possibly convince them to splurge so much in pursuit of a player who struck only five times in 41 appearances for Watford and deemed one of the worst signings of the season? Well, just halfway through the current term, you have your answer.
With nine league goals - 10 in all competitions - Richarlison is a player reborn. He has found his shooting boots again and appears more confident and menacing in front of goal. The Brazilian alone has accounted for almost 33% of Everton's goals in the Premier League and has started every game he was available for.
That's a massive change of fortunes for a player in a span of barely a few months. But the 21-year old's rich vein of form helped Everton get off to a good start and can help end the campaign on a similar note.