Exactly, which is why I think Gerrard would be excellent at this role. His defensive game is fading, but his technique is still good. Put him up front and let him take some shots. We know he can score goals.
1 Goal all Season is hardly hitting the back of the net with regularity.
He did seem better with Lucas as our Anchor in midfield but I'm not sure Gerrard still has a 15 Goal season left in him.
I'm not sure Shelvey is suited to this "9" role either but he's prob the best of what we have.
Gerrard should stay in the midfield 3, Lucas, Allen and him need to perfect their roles in the team and hone in their craft and gain some basis for a stable midfield.
Our defense is pretty much locked down. Midfield is potentially, Unfortunately it's upfront where we lack both quality and depth.