'A long way to go' - Darwin Nunez told he needs 'final 20 per cent' to join Liverpool greats

Former Liverpool striker Ryan Babel has explained why his former club may need to sign a new striker to support Darwin Nunez.

Nunez is nearing the end of his second full season at Anfield following his potential club-record transfer from Benfica in 2022. The Uruguayan has scored 18 goals in 51 appearances for Liverpool this season but is without a goal in his last seven matches in all competitions.

Ever since Liverpool exited the Europa League and saw their Premier League title hopes dented with the defeat in the Merseyside derby, criticism has been directed at Nunez for his goal output. As a result, there has been speculation that the striker's long-term future may not be with the Reds.

However, Babel believes that Nunez has the potential to be among the great strikers that have graced the Anfield pitch over the years. However, the former Liverpool star explained why he thinks his old club need to dip into the transfer market for a new goalscorer this summer.

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"I do think Liverpool will need to strengthen up-front, regardless of whether or not Mo Salah stays at the club," Babel exclusively told Ladbrokes Fanzone. "Every game they create so many chances, but they also miss a lot of them. I'd like to see someone a little more clinical in those situations, in that number nine position.

"Darwin Nunez has improved a lot, when you look at the player who arrived two years ago, versus the player Liverpool have today. He's understood that there are different rules in England to Portugal. But he still has a long way to go, in my opinion, especially when you compare