Lampard – Steven Gerrard is England’s “stand-out player”

Written on November 11, 2009 – 7:41 am | by Admin |

The Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard says that England have some players that are easily good enough to get into Brazil’s first-team, and he picks Steven Gerrard as “the complete midfielder”. He was asked the question by Zoo magazine, and gave a detailed reply: “I’m certain they’d look at some because we’ve got top, [...]

Lampard – Steven Gerrard is England's "stand-out player"

Written on November 11, 2009 – 7:41 am | by |

The Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard says that England have some players that are easily good enough to get into Brazil’s first-team, and he picks Steven Gerrard as “the complete midfielder”. He was asked the question by Zoo magazine, and gave a detailed reply: “I’m certain they’d look at some because we’ve got top, [...]

Riera, Torres and Benayoun out for at least three weeks!

Written on November 10, 2009 – 9:04 am | by Admin |

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez must think that the gods are working against him as he has suffered some more bad news after last nights unlikely home draw against Birmingham. Fernando Torres decided he wasn’t well enough to play yesterday so he began his three-week course of rest and treatment for his hernia in the hope [...]

Torres is “feeling better” – will play tonight

Written on November 9, 2009 – 8:39 am | by Admin |

The Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is confident that Fernando Torres will be able to play against Birmingham City tonight, as Liverpool aim to get their season back on track. Steven Gerrard’s problems are also easing and he may get a place on the bench, but Benitez thinks he will need some match fitness. “Gerrard has [...]

Torres is "feeling better" – will play tonight

Written on November 9, 2009 – 8:39 am | by |

The Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is confident that Fernando Torres will be able to play against Birmingham City tonight, as Liverpool aim to get their season back on track. Steven Gerrard’s problems are also easing and he may get a place on the bench, but Benitez thinks he will need some match fitness. “Gerrard has [...]

Benitez – This week is crucial for Steven Gerrard

Written on October 31, 2009 – 10:00 am | by Admin |

The Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is worried about Steven Gerrard’s recovery from his groin injury, and he has no chance of playing in the game at Fulham today, but Benitez thinks that this weeks treatment for his captain is “crucial” to the rest of Liverpool’s season. “I think he is improving but we will have [...]

Fulham v Liverpool team news – Aquilani, Gerrard and Johnson out

Written on October 30, 2009 – 5:37 pm | by Admin |

Liverpool travel to Fulham tomorrow looking to build on last weeks win over the Champions Man Utd. That is the only game they have won out of their last six matches, so this will be a big test for them. Liverpool won last season’s fixture thanks to a last minute winner from Yossi Benayoun, and [...]

Benitez – Torres, Gerrard and Johnson should be okay to face Fulham

Written on October 28, 2009 – 9:28 am | by Admin |

The Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is reasonably confident that Glen Johnson and Fernando Torres, who both played against Man Utd despite suffering from injuries, have not aggravated their problems, and should be okay to face Fulham this weekend. Captain Steven Gerrard missed the United game after injuring his groin on international duty, but Benitez thinks [...]