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Dion Dublin says Steven Gerrard needs to add 'FIVE new players' to the Aston Villa squad to challenge for a European place - and insists he must 'keep hold of Philippe Coutinho'

Daily Mail | May 10, 2022

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Dion Dublin says Steven Gerrard needs time to build his Aston Villa squad but admits the former Liverpool captain must keep hold of Philippe Coutinho in the meantime.

Aston Villa were beaten 2-1 by Liverpool on Tuesday evening despite taking an early lead through Douglas Luiz.

Dublin says Villa must strengthen their midfield and add three to five new players to be in with a chance of challenging for a European spot.

Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa lost 2-1 at home to Liverpool on Tuesday despite taking the lead

Luiz opening the scoring for Aston Villa early on but Joel Matip managed to claw one back for the visitors just three minutes later.

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