According to Goal, Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has stated that the club still lacks a specialized defensive midfielder following an inconsistent start to the new Premier League season, and he believes Liverpool should fill this position before the transfer window closes.

Ahead of Liverpool's Premier League match against Nottingham Forest, Gerrard openly expressed his frustration with the current midfield situation. He said: "There's one position that hasn't really been addressed until last week after the Newcastle United game, when it got mentioned a bit. I think they need a dedicated number 6, that's just my opinion".

The urgency of Gerrard's statement stems from Liverpool's recent 2-2 draw with Newcastle United at St James' Park. Although the team salvaged a point in the closing stages, they were repeatedly caught out on the counter-attack, and whenever they lost possession in midfield, their defense looked extremely vulnerable.

Gerrard went on to explain how a new signing in this position would help the existing players perform better. He said: "I think this position has been massively underrated, and I don't think they have a specialist in that role. It would allow Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, and Mac Allister to get forward and contribute to the attack, while also making the back four more solid. I really think they need this position".

While Arne Slot faces enormous pressure, his predecessor, Arne Slot, has already made significant investments during his tenure. Last summer, Liverpool spent around £250 million on restructuring the squad, acquiring players such as Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Samuel Ekitiké, Alphonse Areola, Luis Díaz, as well as young center-back Giovanni Leone and others.

However, these record investments have not resulted in a successful Premier League title defense, which ultimately led to Slot's departure. Now Arne Slot must find a way to integrate these new signings while also dealing with squad changes following the departures of veterans such as Ibrahima Konaté, Mohamed Salah, and Andy Robertson as free agents.

Despite concerns about midfield, Gerrard gave a more optimistic assessment of Liverpool's center-back options. With several new acquisitions replacing the departed veterans, in terms of squad depth, the club's coverage in central defense appears to be one of the few areas that has improved.

Regarding the defensive situation, Gerrard continued: "In terms of numbers, they're better off than they were last year. Konaté has gone, and we wish him all the best—he did a fantastic job. Now we have four or five center-backs, so in terms of numbers, I think that's sufficient. The key is: can Arne Slot manage this situation effectively?"

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