Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is concerned at the lack of leadership at Anfield and has urged his squad to step up as influential captain Steven Gerrard gets set to make his exit.

The Reds recently suffered high profile defeats at the hands of Manchester United, Arsenal and in the FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa prior to the weekend's 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace in Gerrard's final home fixture with the club.

"That's what we have to find - the answers to that," said the Reds boss regarding the apparent lack of leadership.

"You have to find the solutions. It is an incredible lot of experience, game management and quality gone out of the team but it is something we will find I am sure.

"Stevie has a huge influence in the changing room and a star quality. Of course it is something that will be missed, but if you want to be the big player at a club like this you have to step up and make the contribution in the big games.

"That is the idea next season. I am sure that will be the case.

"We have players with good character and if we can throw in some quality with that it is important.

"We need threat at the top end of the field because too many have disappeared for us, you only need to look at the number of goals.

"We have to find ways to get those goals back, the creativity and offensive threat while staying disciplined in our defending."