Rogers: Gerrard 'near-impossible' to replace

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said on Saturday that it will be virtually impossible to replace Steven Gerrard after the former Reds captain announced that he will join team of MLS in the United States.

"When I came in here (in the summer of 2012) I still believed Steven had a lot to offer the team in terms of his performance and working here I see his great influence in the changing room with other players and the great work he does at the club," said Rodgers.

"But you always have at the back of your mind he will move on and you have to look to bring through the next ones and that has had to be looked at."

"It is near-on impossible to find a direct replacement for someone of that stature and quality but we have to continue with our work and find the top players to come in. Steven Gerrard is unique in his play and behaviour so you can't make a direct replacement but, as we have seen over many years in football, there is always the opportunity for the next one to come in."

Gerrard, 34, announced on Friday that he has decided to leave Liverpool after a 25-year career in Anfield, making 695 appearances and scoring 180 goals.

《Rogers: Gerrard 'near-impossible' to replace》永久阅读地址: http://91kudian.com/yingyu/18423/