BENITEZ: I CALL THE SHOTS
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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has made it abundantly clear that he makes the decisions over where Steven Gerrard plays for his club.
The Spaniard has been stung by more criticism this week following Gerrard's display in the centre of England's midfield in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Holland.
And, ahead of the league trip to Middlesbrough, Benitez insisted he calls the shots after Gerrard was reported as saying that he had spoken to the Anfield manager about his unhappiness playing on the right.
Benitez said: "He did not speak to me about this, I spoke to him. I spoke to him before the Arsenal game because I wanted to explain that he will play more games in the centre, but against Arsenal he would play on the right side.
"And yes, it is a possibility that he will play in the centre against Middlesbrough now we have Momo Sissoko out injured for three months. -
could move to central position tonight
