Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said Steven Gerrard could play on into his late thirties after the captain inspired his side to a 2-1 win at Aston Villa.
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The 32-year-old England skipper completed Liverpool's comeback at Villa Park with a 60th- minute penalty and then produced a crucial goal line clearance to prevent Christian Benteke from equalising.
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Afterwards, Rodgers revealed that Gerrard had required a pain-killing injection in his heel in order to play, and said it was a mark of his commitment to the club.
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"Steven is a remarkable man. Look at his fitness level, and his running ability. He has been like that the majority of the season," Rodgers said.
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"He had to get an injection in his heel to play. We had an issue with his heel for a couple of days.
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"He had a bit of pain and was struggling to get his boot on. But for him it was a case of whatever it takes to play.
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"It was nothing major but many other players might not have played or even trained. That shows the mentality and mindset of the man.
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"He is just a real inspirational man, a top, top player, whose hunger and desire for Liverpool to succeed is incredible.
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"I can't speak highly enough of him. As a guy coming from the outside who has watched him all my life, to actually work with the man is a huge pleasure and privilege."
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Rodgers confirmed that the club were studying the possibility of offering Gerrard a new contract and said he could see the central midfielder playing on for several seasons.
Stephen Gerrard deserves every congratulations he gets from everyone congratulating him. He did well for Liverpool FC over the weekend