Brendan Rodgers Salutes 'Inspirational' Gerrard

[Folami David]

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.

[Shola Sholaz]

Stephen Gerrard deserves every congratulations he gets from everyone congratulating him. He did well for Liverpool FC over the weekend