Kenny Dalglish hails 'fantastic' http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Steven-Gerrard-c34196
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has heaped praise on talismanic midfielder Steven Gerrard, claiming that the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 folklore for his contributions to the club.
Steven Gerrard is set to rejoin the Reds squad after a three match absence. The midfielder had been suspended after receiving a straight red card against Manchester United in the third round of the FA Cup. Now that the three match ban is over, Gerrard is
set make his return when Liverpool face Fulham at Anfield on Wednesday, 26 January.
Reds boss Kenny Dalglish is absolutely delighted to have the England international back in the side. The Scot was full of praise for his influential captain, claiming that Steven Gerrard's inclusion in the team would give the Reds an edge when they go up
against Fulham in a few days.
Speaking on Steven Gerrard's contributions to Liverpool over the years, Dalglish said, "He is a special person - he's not just a special footballer. The way he has served this club and what the club means to him - it is nothing short of fantastic. He's served
this club unbelievably well and we will certainly ride along on the back of that. I don't have words in my vocabulary to be complimentary enough about Steven other than to say this club is much better off with him than it could be without him."
The Liverpool manager added that he couldn't envision the England international playing for any club other than Liverpool. Dalglish, who is a Reds legend himself, maintained that Steven Gerrard will go down in history as one of Liverpool's greatest ever
players.
Dalglish said, "Certainly he's more influential wearing a red shirt more than any colour. He deserves to be up there in the folklore and the history of the club. He is a fantastic footballer that we're very lucky to have at our disposal."
Let's see whether Steven Gerrard can back up his manager's claims when he makes his return against Fulham on the on Wednesday night (tomorrow).
Tags: