From Gérard Houllier, who launched it in the Premier League, Mario Balotelli, who joined Liverpool this summer, all will remember the “great player” and “great captain “that was Steven Gerrard in Liverpool.
A page will turn to Liverpool. Steven Gerrard, captain iconic Reds announced Friday morning that he will leave the club at the end of the season. A nearly thirty-five years and after seventeen seasons, the England midfielder wants a new challenge. No doubt his latest challenge. A decision that was “not totally surprised” his former manager Gérard Houllier, who launched among professionals in 1998.
“I knew that he wanted a new challenge , ensures the former coach of the Blues on Sky Sports. He wanted to do something different. He is a kind, generous and very good character. He was amazing with Liverpool, in terms of technique and power. We must also remember the leader he was. Remember the final of the Champions League in 2005. “ A match won on penalties by the LFC against AC Milan.
“Steven is there in the great days , summarizes the Ivorian defender Kolo Toure. He knows how magic show when no one else can be. That’s why he is one of the greatest players in the world. “ Daniel Sturridge, who is not of this generation, is also admiring the career of “Stevie-G”. “It will always remain a legend, but only for Liverpool but for all England” said the young English striker.
“He will remain in history as one of the best midfielders. He is a true leader and a great example for all young players in this country, “, he adds. A view shared by his team-mate Raheem Sterling, who sees Steven Gerrard “an inspiration and a great captain” . Even Mario Balotelli, who arrived on Merseyside last summer, was impressed by his level of play and his longevity at the highest level.
“I put on the same level that Andrea Pirlo , said the Italian striker. He has the vision of the game, the technique but it is also very powerful. Steven knows everything, it really is an incredible player. It will probably be very complicated for the club to find another player like him in the future. “ A future that could first take shape at the Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer (MLS). Before, perhaps, a return to Anfield in other functions
This is what think Gerard Houllier, who can well imagine one day lead the Reds: “He devoted his time and energy to this job and that’s why he was world class. He made a lot of sacrifices. He had talent but he worked very hard. I would not be surprised if he comes back one day Anfield as a manager. “ The scousers would say certainly not. Whatever the end Liverpool season, it will leave a hero.
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