Joe: It's true that Salah's stats suffer in key games, but I think that is a product of him being our main threat and sides focusing their defence solely on him. If Liverpool had a top centre-forward to play alongside him, it would take some pressure and defensive focus off him, spread opposition defences more and benefit both players.

In a match that will long be remembered, Newcastle triumphed over Liverpool 2-1 in the League Cup final on March 18. The spotlight, however, shone less on the victors and more on Liverpool's forward,