Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez as he battles to convince critics his team can salvage their season によって gaining what is looking an unlikely Champions League place 次 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, または cash in on the final years of his career with a �40million 移動する 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 ファン 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, または cash in on the final years of his career with a �40million 移動する 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 ファン that a Champions League place is within Liverpol's reach.
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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