Gerrard: Our season is still alive
-
Steven Gerrard has issued a rallying cry to Liverpool fans and team-mates, insisting ‘our season is still alive’ both domestically and in Europe.
The Reds’ early Premier League title charge this season looked to be as credible as it has been throughout Rafa Benitez’s reign but seems to have tailed off in recent weeks.
The Spaniard has nevertheless weaved his usual magic in the Champions League, guiding the club to a 1-0 first leg win over Real Madrid that has put them in pole position to progress to the last eight.
Manchester United’s domestic lead stands at seven points in addition to the game they have in hand on both Liverpool and Chelsea, but Gerrard is desperate that all involved at Anfield remain optimistic after Tuesday’s win over Sunderland.
"It was a comfortable win and it lifted everybody," he said on the club’s official website. "We've struggled at home this season but in midweek we were patient and got our rewards. It was important to bounce back with a win and a good performance.
"The following night it was frustrating watching Newcastle play United because there were times when I thought United could drop points. Newcastle went in front and then I was off the couch when they almost scored a second.
"United seem to be playing well and getting the results but if teams believe they can take points off them then I am sure it will happen sooner or later. It's important for us not to let the gap get any bigger and if they make mistakes we have to be ready to pounce. Of course, we all know how big our game at Old Trafford is going to be.
"Our season is still very much alive. We're not giving up in the title race and we're 1-0 up in the Champions League and one win away from a place in the last eight.
"It's important people stay positive and upbeat and not be down or worried about things."
The Liverpool skipper went on to express his hope that Fernando Torres recover from injury in time for next week’s second leg with Madrid so the pair can reunite a partnership which has been scarcely seen this season.
"It's been frustrating because I certainly love playing with him and from reading some of the things he's said, he loves playing with me," said the England midfielder.
"Ideally we want to end the season playing together and performing for the team.
"I spoke to him a couple of days ago and he seems very optimistic so fingers crossed he can pull through for Tuesday because you know how much I like playing against Everton, and I'm sure it's the same for him playing against Madrid."
-
k i believe you
-
so if they lose against RM and out of UCL, then season over??
make that happen, Raul...