Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez as he battles to convince critics his team can salvage their season द्वारा gaining what is looking an unlikely Champions League place अगला season.
And it will not have helped Gerrard's mood as he wrestles with the dilemma of whether to stay with his home-town club and accept the frustration of yet another campaign without a major honour, या cash in on the final years of his career with a �40million हटाइए this summer.
He will have no lack of suitors, with Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan and Premier League big spenders Manchester City believed to be interested in a deal.
Gerrard's discontent at Anfield has been obvious in a season when Benitez has again failed to mount a meaningful campaign for the championship and has struggled even to convince प्रशंसकों that a Champions League place is within Liverpol's reach.
And it will not have helped Gerrard's mood as he wrestles with the dilemma of whether to stay with his home-town club and accept the frustration of yet another campaign without a major honour, या cash in on the final years of his career with a �40million हटाइए this summer.
He will have no lack of suitors, with Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan and Premier League big spenders Manchester City believed to be interested in a deal.
Gerrard's discontent at Anfield has been obvious in a season when Benitez has again failed to mount a meaningful campaign for the championship and has struggled even to convince प्रशंसकों that a Champions League place is within Liverpol's reach.
Chelsea manager Avram Grant admitted Sunday he would प्यार to sign Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard.
Chelsea are preparing to face Gerrard and Liverpool in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final at Anfield on Tuesday in what could be a key match for Grant's future at Stamford Bridge.
And the Israeli claims the impact the 27-year-old has on the Merseyside team makes him the best player in England if not in Europe.
Grant said: "Gerrard is a great player and a great person.
"For me, he is the player of the साल in England, and maybe in Europe, because of the influence he has on the team.
"I like him very much as a player and I know him.
"He is a nice guy and an example to others.
"He plays against me but he is still my favourite player."
Chelsea have previously tried to sign Gerrard and Grant added: "If आप can bring him to me, I will be happy."
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Chelsea are preparing to face Gerrard and Liverpool in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final at Anfield on Tuesday in what could be a key match for Grant's future at Stamford Bridge.
And the Israeli claims the impact the 27-year-old has on the Merseyside team makes him the best player in England if not in Europe.
Grant said: "Gerrard is a great player and a great person.
"For me, he is the player of the साल in England, and maybe in Europe, because of the influence he has on the team.
"I like him very much as a player and I know him.
"He is a nice guy and an example to others.
"He plays against me but he is still my favourite player."
Chelsea have previously tried to sign Gerrard and Grant added: "If आप can bring him to me, I will be happy."
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