Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says Sir Alex Fergusons assessment that Steven Gerrard is not a top, top player is more than harsh. Former Manchester United manager Ferguson has claimed in his autobiography that Gerrard cannot be considered in the same midfield bracket as the likes of Red Devils pair Paul Scholes and Roy Keane. Rodgers, though, feels the Scot is being unfairly critical, with Liverpool and England skipper Gerrard one of the finest players to have emerged in this or any other generation. He has been a talismanic presence for club and country over many years and Rodgers thinks few would argue against Gerrards standing in an elite group of world-class talent. You would like to think you would still have some old school values and ethics that whatever is said you take it on the chin and keep it behind closed doors and move on. Brendan Rodgers On Fergusons comments, he told talkSPORT: Everyone whos seen that would probably say its more than harsh. Ive watched Steven over many years and recognised he was a top player, but its only when you come in and work with the man and realise how professional he is on a daily basis that you understand his performance level. This is a guy who at 33 years of age is a top, top player. Hes a wonderful talent and I dont think anyone could argue. Rodgers also feels that Ferguson has broken the unwritten code of dressing room conduct by openly criticising former stars such as Keane and David Beckham.
Posted on: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:23:34 +0000
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