Gerrard claims missed transfers for Guehi and Semenyo hurt Liverpool
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes the club’s failure to sign Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo has severely damaged their domestic ambitions.
The 45-year-old expressed his frustration after seeing the highly-rated duo join rivals Manchester City for a combined £95m.
Both players were heavily linked with a move to Anfield during the transfer window before ultimately opting for the Etihad Stadium.
Bargain signings strengthen rivals
Manager Arne Slot is currently navigating a transitional period as his side battles to secure Champions League qualification.
The former Aston Villa boss believes securing the two international-level players would have drastically altered the team’s current trajectory.
He described the acquisitions as absolute bargains in the modern market that have propelled City forward at a crucial time.
“They should be playing for Liverpool, so that hurts even more.”
Gerrard told TNT Sports that the pair were experienced, high-quality additions ready to enter the prime years of their careers.
“We were linked with two of those players and that would have made a big difference to Liverpool.”
Former team-mate plots Salah upset
Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah is preparing to depart Merseyside at the end of the current campaign.
The Egyptian forward could face former colleague Caoimhin Kelleher on the final day of the season.
Kelleher, now plying his trade in goal for Brentford, is determined to spoil the veteran attacker’s leaving party.
The Republic of Ireland international hopes to keep a clean sheet as the Bees push for European football.
“Hopefully I’m apologising to him after.”
The 27-year-old shot-stopper told The Athletic regarding his intention to deny the prolific winger a fairytale ending.
