What's next for Lazar Markovic?

The Serbian International forward Lazar Markovic joined Liverpool on 15th July 2014, completing his move from Benfica for £20 Million after he won a domestic treble with them in his only season there. 

He had been rated one of the finest young prospects in European football before joining Liverpool. Much excitement and anticipation was surrounding Markovic as he made his Liverpool debut against Manchester City after coming on to replace Philippe Coutinho on 60 minutes. He looked fresh ready to go on a little cameo that day but that was just a trailer of what he is capable of. Sadly, he failed to live up to his expectations. To play for club of Liverpool's stature and to hold a price tag around 20 Million, it will heighten up the expectations and Lazar failed to prove his worth. He scored 3 goals in a total of 23 matches he played in all competitions, one of them being at Anfield against Tottenham. It has been a roller coaster ride for him in his first season. He played out of position in most of the season. He was frequently used as a wing-back when Brendan Rodgers had to redeem the poor form the Reds were in. With the introduction of Jordon Ibe into the first team and Adam Lallana getting fit adding to his injury problems late in 2014, he struggled throughout his career so far.

With the introduction of Roberto Firmino in the team and Coutinho being in the form of his life, there’s no chance for Markovic to fit in his preferably no.10 role. He might go out on loan anywhere or maybe for a permanent transfer. If he wants, he can fight for his place in the team but it is clear that Brendan Rodgers doesn’t like him in the no.10 role. The question is, What’s next for Markovic?