Liverpool's attack was a force to be reckoned with last season—defenses simply couldn't cope. This year? The story has flipped. The Reds have struggled to threaten opponents, leaning too heavily on set pieces and opposition mistakes to create chances. It's not about blaming individuals; it's about the makeup of the attack itself.
The problem is clear: Liverpool have essentially zero pace in their forward line. Plenty of quality players, sure, but nobody capable of consistently driving in behind defenders or taking them on with blistering speed. Last season, they had that edge—Mohamed Salah was in top form, and Luis Diaz, Darwin Núñez, and Diogo Jota provided constant threats. This season, that spark has gone missing, and it's something they simply must fix.
When you inject pace into an attack, everything changes. Teams can't push up the pitch as aggressively. They can't pack the middle and leave the wings free. Speed forces defenses to manage space with far more caution, opening up opportunities for everyone else. That's why Liverpool's reported interest in Anthony Gordon makes so much sense.
Gordon is electric—one of the fastest top-level wingers in the game. The Scouser knows how to play with a striker like Alexander Isak, and his ability to stretch defenses could be transformative for a Liverpool side crying out for that dimension. According to Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool have been informed about Gordon's availability in the upcoming transfer window. It's exactly the kind of signing they should be making.
As of May 2026, the 25-year-old remains a central figure for Newcastle United, despite a challenging league campaign. He's recorded 18 goals across all competitions this season, including 10 during an impressive Champions League run. In the Premier League, he's contributed six goals and two assists over 26 appearances (1,814 minutes), maintaining an average FotMob rating of 6.96. Gordon was an unused substitute in Newcastle's 3–1 win over Brighton on May 2, having recently returned from a hip injury.
With pace like Gordon's, Liverpool wouldn't just add another option—they'd transform how the entire attack operates. And for a side built on speed and precision, that could be the missing piece.