Chelsea manager Avram Grant admitted Sunday he would 愛 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 年 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 あなた 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 年 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 あなた can bring him to me, I will be happy."
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