Liverpool’s 1-3 defeate to Aston Villa left Steven Gerrard shattered not just mentally but physically as well.
Steven Gerrard looked shattered after Liverpool’s 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Monday. Not just mentally, but physically.

The brilliant Fernando Torres has helped Steven Gerrard out in the last couple of years. And Jamie Carragher is a man who can be relied upon. But generally it all comes down to Gerrard. If he doesn’t play well Liverpool find themselves up against it.

Liverpool’s opening weekend loss at Tottenham and that shocking result at home to Villa were perfect illustrations.

Gerrard has had a tough summer being involved in a court case, charged with affray. Even though he was found not guilty, the stress on him throughout that period was enormous. Desperate to get back playing football and hopeful of bringing the league title to Anfield for the first time since 1990. But he is having alot of difficulties especially Xabi Alonso moved away to Real Madrid.

Unlike other reporters Steven Beacom don’t believe Benitez should be sacked after losing two out of the first three games, but he really should become a lot more flexible. In his article he said: “Telling the senior players, which obviously included Gerrard, to take more responsibility is all very well, but Benitez ought to look at himself too.”

He continued: “If Anfield funds are as limited for the manager as has been suggested, Lucas and Babel should be offloaded to bring in some cash for new signings. Throw in Andriy Voronin as well. Liverpool need a new high class striker to work with Torres so that Gerrard can move back into central midfield and dominate like only he can”.

“And you would have to think that Torres would follow him and where would that leave Steven Gerrard? Carrying the team on his own all over again. Already he does just about everything, from taking corners, free-kicks and penalties. He probably puts out the bins at Anfield too. If and when Rafa goes, he might as well become player-manager and be done with it”.

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