Gerrard out for the season??

[Bender]

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has undergone surgery on the groin injury that has curtailed his season.


It was confirmed on Friday that the midfielder would not play again this term after suffering a setback in his recovery from the problem that has kept him out since early March, and tests revealed that the 30-year-old required an operation.

The procedure has been declared a success and Liverpool expect their talismanic leader to be available for pre-season training.

A statement on the Liverpool website read: "Steven Gerrard has undergone successful surgery on his groin.

"The decision was taken after consultation with leading specialists.

"The player will now begin a rehabilitation programme and is expected to return for pre-season training."

Source: PA

[Fredo]

So he's had the same surgery on the same groin again?

[Arn]

the problem with that is that you just cant leave a player like steven gerrard out of your team. he's the club captain, a former captain of england (i know who isnt these days!) and one of the worlds best players.

If he's fit he plays. If somehow we do manage to sign some other decent creative players that can replace stevie then resting him for carling cup, fa cup and lesser PL games might mean we get 40 games out of him each season.

I just dont think that gerrard himself will be happy at being left out of the team even if its for his own good.

Gerrard is a much more me me me player than Scholes or Giggs. They are great team players. They put the team first.

As you said, I doubt Gerrard would do that. If he would put us first then he would quit the national team. The only reason that I can see why he want to continue playing for them is to improve his CV. He isn't an idiot so he know that if he play for the national team then it will hurt out chances to win.

Sometimes you must make a decision. Sure he love playing for England but we can't afford him to do that. It is time he puts us first and the national team second.

[Mostar]

Unreal. 2 surgeries on the groin area in less than a month..

[Frenchie]

Gerrard is a much more me me me player than Scholes or Giggs. They are great team players. They put the team first. As you said, I doubt Gerrard would do that. If he would put us first then he would quit the national team. The only reason that I can see why he want to continue playing for them is to improve his CV. He isn't an idiot so he know that if he play for the national team then it will hurt out chances to win.

Sometimes you must make a decision. Sure he love playing for England but we can't afford him to do that. It is time he puts us first and the national team second.

Why not support the Mancs then as you do keep beating the same drum and we have a group headache..

[Rowan]

Gerrard is a much more me me me player than Scholes or Giggs. They are great team players. They put the team first.

As you said, I doubt Gerrard would do that. If he would put us first then he would quit the national team. The only reason that I can see why he want to continue playing for them is to improve his CV. He isn't an idiot so he know that if he play for the national team then it will hurt out chances to win.

Sometimes you must make a decision. Sure he love playing for England but we can't afford him to do that. It is time he puts us first and the national team second.

You were doing so well too.

Do you mean he just won't accept the inevitable consequences of aging and still feels he can do everything, where as the two cunts you compared him to have more of an awareness of the strains on a person after 10 years as a top pro (and often team saviour)

Although your Giggs comparison is odd given that he didn't retire from International footy till he was 34ish. So by your own measure of team play Stevie should continue for another 4 years? No?

[red g]

Gerrard is a much more me me me player than Scholes or Giggs. They are great team players. They put the team first.

As you said, I doubt Gerrard would do that. If he would put us first then he would quit the national team. The only reason that I can see why he want to continue playing for them is to improve his CV. He isn't an idiot so he know that if he play for the national team then it will hurt out chances to win.

Sometimes you must make a decision. Sure he love playing for England but we can't afford him to do that. It is time he puts us first and the national team second.

didnt scholes retire becuase like carragher he felt he was under valued? how much more of a me me me player does that make him?

and Giggs retired at 34???

[red g]

Gerrard is a much more me me me player than Scholes or Giggs. They are great team players. They put the team first.

As you said, I doubt Gerrard would do that. If he would put us first then he would quit the national team. The only reason that I can see why he want to continue playing for them is to improve his CV. He isn't an idiot so he know that if he play for the national team then it will hurt out chances to win.

Sometimes you must make a decision. Sure he love playing for England but we can't afford him to do that. It is time he puts us first and the national team second.

in fact when they were at there height both were quite ball greedy more so than 'stevie me' its only now they are team players when they are to ****ed to run round the pitch for 90mins.

[Rudo]

That is what I said the whole time. We need to play him less or we won't get the best out of him. As I have said so many times. He isn't superman.

We need to bench him in some games and Gerrard himself will need to understand that we do it to save his career.

Play him as much as we have done and he could be finished at the top after next season. Bench him in some games and he could still be a top class or very good player the next three four years.

Gerrard really should retire from International football now, he'll be 32 by Euro 2012 and by and large he's **** for England.

Time to put Club before Country imo, focus on getting his form back for us and more importantly get his attitude as a Captain spot on for next season.

As for Giggs not retiring from International football until he was 34, well come on guys, since when did Wales ever play in a major tournament?
Big difference, besides - how many times did Giggs pull out of International duty? Bloody loads of times.

[el matador]

and with all due respect to giggs he plays on the wing where he doesnt have to fight for the ball and isnt expected to put in big tackles.

you simply dont find central midfielders playing 50 games a season at the age of 35 or even 33. the level of intensity in our league is way beyond what older central midfield players can handle.

but i agree that gerrard should look to call it a day from international football or he'll only manage 40 games over the next 3 seasons.

[Mostar]

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/kenny-gerrard-is-the-best

Kenny: Gerrard is the best

Kenny Dalglish is hoping Steven Gerrard will return from injury 'stronger than ever' and prove he's still England's top midfielder.

The Liverpool captain has been ruled out for the rest of the season and has embarked upon a rehabilitation programme following surgery on a groin problem.

Dalglish admits working alongside Gerrard daily in training since January has helped him realise just how much talent he possesses - and the manager is backing the No.8 to return with a bang next term.

"I'd like to give Liverpool captain Steve Gerrard a plug at what is a difficult time for him with injuries," said the Reds boss.

"Steven is the best, full stop. I've known him for years, but it's only since January I've had the privilege to work with him up close.

"He has been fantastic and often puts his club, and country, before himself and he has played when maybe he shouldn't have.

"The work he has put in to get himself fit has been incredible. He has put his body through the mincer to play and deserves a bit of luck over injuries.

"Hopefully the prolonged break to rest his groin injury will see him return as strong as ever and still the best midfielder in England."

[Rudo]

mark1975 on 6CM(reliable poster):

via a friend of Stevies dad, worries that his career is more or less over..

Don't shoot the messenger!

Can't say I would be suprised tbh, I hope its not true though, obv.

[Chris]

This rumour appears every time he gets injured. Boring.

[Craig_H]

I'm sure Arn will be along to give his viewpoint, just as soon as he runs out of party poppers,

[dww]

the problem with that is that you just cant leave a player like steven gerrard out of your team. he's the club captain, a former captain of england (i know who isnt these days!) and one of the worlds best players.

If he's fit he plays. If somehow we do manage to sign some other decent creative players that can replace stevie then resting him for carling cup, fa cup and lesser PL games might mean we get 40 games out of him each season.

I just dont think that gerrard himself will be happy at being left out of the team even if its for his own good.

If that has to be the case we have to sell him for the good for the team. I personally don't think it has to be. We have to change what we mean by fit. He has to be fit enough to make a substantial and consistent contribution; in the last few seasons that has not been the case all too often.

Whilst he hasn't been the donkey that Arn and Rudo might have you believe, he hasn't been one of the worlds best players in the last two years. Both he and the club have to accept that and work out how to put it right. He may well have to play more games than Scholes has in the seasons when he has been rested a lot, as we don't have the depth of United; but he either sits out games by choice and makes a big contribution, or because of injury and fades into irrelevance.