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Gary Lineker says that Liverpool need to recruit a number nine(Image: therestisfootball/Youtube)

Gary Lineker believes Liverpool need to sign a number nine in the summer.

The Reds were left to rue a rotten display at Wembley on Sunday afternoon after Newcastle United comfortably beat Arne Slot's side 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final.

While substitute Federico Chiesa supplied a late consolation, Slot's issues in advanced areas were apparent throughout.

With Liverpool drawing a blank midweek in their Champions League round of 16 exit to Paris Saint-Germain, the former Leicester striker is of the opinion that they need a player in the mould of a classic centre-forward, something they currently don't have in their armoury.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah endured a disappointing day against Newcastle United.(Image: Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

While the Reds are stacked in attacking positions, the 64-year-old, taking to his podcast, the Rest is Football alongside Micah Richards, discussed Liverpool's recent struggles and their need for something different up top.

“It was very much Newcastle's day today.

"Where do you think Liverpool, I mean, they've had such a good season up until the last couple of weeks, but where do you think they need to strengthen?

I would say, I think they need a nine."

While Mohamed Salah has often dominated headlines this season with a stunning return of 32 goals so far as the Reds aim for Premier League glory, the same cannot be said for Liverpool's other forwards.

A constant threat all afternoon, Isak rounded off his day with a coolly taken finish in the second half, perhaps showing Liverpool what they need once the season concludes.

Alexander Isak scored against Liverpool on Sunday(Image: Getty Images)

Richards concurred with Lineker, maintaining that the Reds need a greater threat in front of goal and pinpointed where else in the squad the club's hierarchy must address.

I think they need a left back," he said.

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"I think Robertson has been a fantastic servant for Liverpool.
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