Following Liverpool's Champions League defeat to Real Madrid, Steven Gerrard has pushed the club to recruit a new midfielder, believing that they need to relieve the goal-scoring pressure on their strikers.
His former side, according to the Anfield veteran, needs new legs in midfield. (Photos courtesy of Getty)
For much of Saturday night's battle in Paris, the Merseysiders were on top and tried 24 attempts on goal, but were denied by an exceptional performance from Man of the Match Thibaut Courtois.
Real improved in the second half and always looked dangerous on the break, with Federico Valverde's driven cross finding Vinicius Junior at the back post, who hammered home the game's crucial goal on the hour mark.
Real Madrid won the European final in Paris on Saturday (Picture: Getty)
After falling down, Liverpool created few clear-cut chances, though Courtois made a brilliant stop to deny Salah late on.
Naby Keita had arguably the finest chance of the night right inside the box, but his wild volley attempt went high and wide of the goal.
When Gerrard was at the Stade de France, he felt Liverpool's lack of a goalscoring midfielder hampered them, and he believes they need to get a No.8 who can score in double figures if they want to develop.
'Jordan and James Milner are not getting any younger,' the Aston Villa manager stated after the encounter.
Of course, they're still great players at this level, and they'll want to do more.
'However, if you think about Liverpool in the next five, six, or seven years, they'll need a midfielder, an eight, who can score goals and reach double figures.'
'They rely heavily on the top three – or the front five if Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino are included.'
Jordan Henderson reacts to Liverpool's UEFA Champions League win over Real Madrid.
Liverpool may need to consider replacing Henderson, according to Gerrard (Picture: Getty)
'However, you always need one of those midfielders who can get into the box and score goals.'
Liverpool appear to be on the same page as Gerrard, with a new midfielder being their primary priority this summer window.
While Aurelien Tchouameni of Monaco is said to be a target, Borussia Dortmund's teenage midfielder standout Jude Bellingham could be just what they need.
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