Steven Gerrard becomes the second Liverpool legend to demand Arne Slot make changeSteven Gerrard and another Liverpool icon have called for Arne Slot to make a change to his teamView 3 Images Steven Gerrard has shared his thoughts about the Liverpool team (Image: Simon Stacpoole/Offside, Offside via Getty Images)Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has called for Arne Slot to drop Cody Gakpo in favour of Rio Ngumoha. Gerrard has urged Slot to switch out Gakpo for Ngumoha following another standout substitute appearance. ‌Reacting to Virgil van Dijk's criticism of the team after the defeat to Wolves, Gerrard said on TNT Sports: "He's right because for 65 minutes, Liverpool were desperate tonight, really poor. [They] didn't create enough, didn't play at the right speed or the right tempo, they didn't have the right quality. Reds manager Slot has previously outlined the delicate balancing act he's attempting to maintain regarding Ngumoha's minutes on the pitch.

Source: Daily Mirror March 05, 2026 05:10 UTC