Steven Gerrard

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@AnfieldIndex
Steven Gerrard was most creative player in the game today, creating 5 chances

Perhaps in the 2nd half which is even more disappointing makes you question why he did not put a shift in, the first half.

****s going to take time ... lovely football .. no penetration

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@AnfieldIndex
Steven Gerrard was most creative player in the game today, creating 5 chances

Just shows how bad our creativity is.

[Gibbo]

@AnfieldIndex
Steven Gerrard was most creative player in the game today, creating 5 chances

Does that count the Arsenal goal.

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I think the midfield did support Suarez at times (part of the reason that Arsenal controlled midfield was that our midfielders were pushing on too much), but he has a tendency to try to take on 4 players when there is an easier ball on. His unpredictability is part of his strength, but he needs to be more aware of others - as well as improve his passing. The amount of times, especially in the first half, that he lost possession was shocking, and not only when he was on his own.

Every time he got the ball, he'd still have a lot to do. We created very little clear cut chances, if any.

[Lee]

Play him up top - on the right or as a false nine.

Shelvey is a better option in midfield at the moment.

[JohnDoe]

@AnfieldIndex
Steven Gerrard was most creative player in the game today, creating 5 chances for Arsenal

Fixed.

[kris90210]

Does that count the Arsenal goal.

[Gibbo]

Shelvey is very early Gerrard like.

He even does the 'hardcase' walk when he makes a decent tackle.

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Shelvey is very early Gerrard like.

He even does the 'hardcase' walk when he makes a decent tackle.

[JohnDoe]

Shelvey is very early Gerrard like.

He even does the 'hardcase' walk when he makes a decent tackle.

Shame he has nowhere near the athleticism a young Gerrard had.

[Gibbo]

I think he gets a lot of unfair stick for that, he's a lot more athletic this season than what I've seen him, not a whippet my any means but he's quick enough for his position.

[JohnDoe]

I think he gets a lot of unfair stick for that, he's a lot more athletic this season than what I've seen him, not a whippet my any means but he's quick enough for his position.

Still, nowhere near a young Gerrard. It's not knocking Shelvey, he did get gain more pace and quickness over the past year.

[Gibbo]

Oh yeah, I'm not saying full ability wise.

But that swagger and confidence, for me that's the main thing Henderson lacks.

[Kenneth]

Shelvey is very early Gerrard like.

He even does the 'hardcase' walk when he makes a decent tackle.

He's just a reckless as Gerrard was at his age.

[Fredo]

I was disgusted with him today. Giving the ball away repeatedly is one thing but strolling around not giving a **** having done so is inexcusable. I'd drop him for Shelvey, kick him up the arse.

Don't think it was a lack of effort mate. Think he can't physically track back as much anymore. I know what you mean though, think it was a particular move which broke down, think it was second half and he couldn't be arsed to run and do the tracking back.

He needs his game changing to adapt to this system. Rodgers has revolutioned things too quickly IMO.