Why dropping Gerrard a blessing in disguise for Liverpool?
Brendon Rodgers has dropped Gerrard on the bench for Saturday's Premier League game at Anfield against Stoke City but he was unaware that it was 16 years since the day Gerrard made his Liverpool debut against Blackburn Rovers.
"I wasn't aware it was 16 years since his debut until I got into the changing room and saw the programme," Rodgers said after the match.
"I felt quite bad when I looked at the program - there was about 20 pictures in there of him!"
Brendan Rodgers is hoping the 1-0 victory over Stoke City at Anfield will help and get confidence back in to his squad
"But Steven's a player who is very much a team player, and a great guy and always plays a part."
But leaving Gerrard on the bench could be a blessing in disguise for Liverpool. He made a big impression when he came of the bench against Stoke with his experience.
After starting the game against Leicester City, he had a determination to prove his critics wrong. He powered forward to score the second goal for Liverpool which probably increased the team confidence. Gerrard towered forward to pick up the loose ball and put the ball into the bottom corner. The goal was necessary boost for his confidence which could be seen from his celebration.
