Alan Hansen: Nobody is Suffering More than Steven Gerrard
Categories: Liverpool, News, Steven Gerrard
Tags: alan hansen, Liverpool, rafael benitez, Steven Gerrard, steven gerrard disappointed, steven gerrard injury
A seventh league defeat of the season at Portsmouth left Rafael Benitez and his team under more pressure than ever.
Expert Alan Hansen said cracks are starting to appear in the spine of Benitez’s team and nobody is suffering more than Gerrard.
He said: “The England midfielder has been having pain-killing injections in his troublesome groin injury just to get him on the pitch but it is clear he is operating at half speed as Liverpool have crashed out of the Champions League and fallen well behind in the title race.”
“Gerrard’s driving runs are not what they were, the bursts of pace severely hampered by his condition. The goals have dried up too – just four for Liverpool this season and none in the last eight games. The fact that he remains one of his side’s most potent weapons is a sad reflection on his team-mates.”
Benitez admits the groin problem could affect Gerrard for the rest of his career, which is a terrifying thought for Liverpool fans who have grown accustomed to seeing their captain shoulder the burden of responsibility.
As fragile as Gerrard’s body has become, questions are again being asked about his state of mind.
Gerrard along with Torres headed for Switzerland yesterday for the FIFA World Player the Year Award to stand alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi, Xavi and Kaka.
Hansen said: “Last season Liverpool had players right down the spine the keeper, Reina, Carragher was playing well, Mascherano was brilliant, Alonso, Gerrard, Torres, and the bits round the side were just filling in. They were playing with confidence and we thought they were half-decent players.”
“‘The minute those six started to struggle – or, in Alonso’s case, left the club – then the bits round the side had to step up to the plate and, unfortunately, they haven’t been able to do it.”
“Liverpool’s results have been abysmal.”
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