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Liverpool legend Steve Nicol has claimed two of the club's current stars are the catalyst for their struggles this season.The Reds are already six points off the top of the Premier League after winning just two of their first six matches and were thrashed 4-1 by Napoli in their opening Champions League match. Nicol believes that the midfield has been the reason behind Liverpool's slow start after Jurgen Klopp failed to strengthen in the area during the summer.The deadline day loan signing for Arthur Melo has eased concerns, following injuries to the likes of Jordan Henderson and Naby Keita.READ MORE: Liverpool players 'suddenly second to everything' says unimpressed Graeme SounessHowever, Nicol has singled out James Milner and Harvey Elliott after reacting to the embarrassing loss in Italy in midweek.

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Don Hutchison launches fiery Steven Gerrard and Rangers defence in on air row over Liverpool job

Steven Gerrard 's achievements at Ibrox amid links with the Liverpool job. The former Scotland star and Light Blues superfan was appearing on ESPN and didn't take kindly to fellow pundit Steve Nicol playing down the Premiership title victory.

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Liverpool warned over Napoli's 'silly' Kalidou Koulibaly transfer demands

Liverpool legend Steve Nicol believes the Reds should only attempt to sign Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly if the Serie A side lower their asking price. Liverpool are among a host of top European sides who have been linked with the centre-back this summer and there have been suggestions that they should look to bring in a new defender.Dejan Lovren has departed the club, while Joe Gomez and Joel Matip have struggled with injuries over the years and Koulibaly could be brought in to partner Virgil van Dijk.

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Liverpool urged to secure Luis Suarez return as Juventus transfer stalls

Liverpool bringing Luis Suarez back to Anfield this summer makes “complete sense”, according to Reds legend Steve Nicol. Suarez, 33, is reportedly up for sale at Barcelona, with new boss Ronald Koeman deeming him surplus to requirements as part of his mass summer clearout.

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Man Utd transfer target Donny van de Beek urged to pick Barcelona over Red Devils

Barcelona this summer despite Manchester United also being interested.Van de Beek was linked with a move to Spain last summer with Real Madrid having been previously interested.He is expected to leave Ajax this summer and could head to La Liga with new Barca boss, and fellow Dutchman, Ronald Koeman believed to be interested.And Liverpool icon Steve Nicol believes Van de Beek can give Barcelona the boost they need following Champions League embarrassment.Nicol told ESPN FC: “I think it would be great for both him and Barcelona. I think he could go into that middle three, [Arturo] Vidal is past his best.“Van De Beek can play better passes than Vidal anyway.

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Thiago to Liverpool 'is going to happen' - but transfer may happen next summer

Liverpool will get their hands on Thiago Alcantara at some point even if they fail to reach an agreement with Bayern Munich this summer, according to Reds hero Steve Nicol.

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Chelsea urged to seal Declan Rice transfer to help Timo Werner and Kai Havertz succeed

Chelsea have been urged to sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice to help out Timo Werner and potential new signing Kai Havertz.Blues boss Frank Lampard is rumoured to be eyeing up the Hammers star as he looks to bolster his defensive options at Stamford Bridge.Rice, who is valued at £80million, came through the Chelsea academy and is believed to be keen on linking up with some former teammates like Mason Mount.German international forward Werner has already arrived from RB Leipzig, while Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Havertz is being chased by the Blues.And former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol thinks the attacking talent that could be on show next year would benefit from the signing of Rice.“I think [a move for Declan Rice] makes sense,”

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Virgil van Dijk told he's not the Premier League's best ever centre-back

Former Liverpool star Steve Nicol has hit back at Vincent Kompany's claim that Virgil van Dijk is the best centre-back in Premier League history.

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Stevie Kirk recalls day Motherwell held the mighty Liverpool as Steelmen take fans on trip down memory lane

Motherwell fans will get a glimpse of ‘European’ football tomorrow when the club broadcast the rarely seen clash against Kenny Dalglish ’s star-studded Liverpool.

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John Barnes rated better than Sadio Mane by ex-Liverpool star

Ex-Liverpool defender Steve Nicol believes that Reds star Sadio Mane is still not as good as former winger John Barnes was at his best.

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Thiago would not get in Liverpool's starting XI claims fomer Reds star

Ex-Liverpool defender Steve Nicol thinks the signing of Thiago Alcantara would be a useful one for his former club - but does not think he is good enough to be a first-choice midfielder.

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Liverpool legend Steve Nicol hits back at Rio Ferdinand over Premier League void comments

Liverpool icon Steve Nicol has hit back at Rio Ferdinand after the former Manchester United star suggested the Premier League should be voided due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Liverpool sent warning over Timo Werner transfer amid Sadio Mane Real Madrid link

Liverpool have been warned they must keep Sadio Mane out of the clutches of Real Madrid - unless they have got a deal for Timo Werner in the bag.

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Man Utd's Bruno Fernandes would 'replace' Liverpool star in Jurgen Klopp's side

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes would replace Georginio Wijnaldum in Liverpool 's midfield if he plied his trade for Jurgen Klopp's side.

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Mohamed Salah named ‘most frustrating player in the Premier League’ by Liverpool hero

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah frustrates more than any other player in the Premier League currently.

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Chelsea signing Timo Werner could "spell the end" for Tammy Abraham at club

Chelsea signing Timo Werner this summer could spell the end for Tammy Abraham at the club, according to Steve Nicol.

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Jordan Henderson has had 'bigger impact' on Liverpool than Xabi Alonso, says Steve Nicol

Liverpool legend Steve Nicol has stated that Jordan Henderson has had a bigger impact at the club than Xabi Alonso.

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