wah ini gimana om yonas?
ketergantungan banget sama gerrard kayaknya..
apa alasan benitez aja karena akhir2ini pool kurang memuaskan ..
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"Evertonians are Born, Not Manufactured
We do not Choose, We are Chosen
Those who Understand, Need No Explanation
Those That Don't Understand, Don't Matter"
Benitez frustration over Gerrard
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez believes Steven Gerrard's recent England
outings have taken a toll on the midfielder.
Gerrard was doubtful for England with a broken toe but played in both
Euro 2008 qualifying wins over Israel and Russia.
"It could be that playing twice for England has had an impact," Benitez
told the Liverpool Echo.
"They (England) knew (what I felt about him playing in both games) but
everyone was talking about how important this situation was for England."
Gerrard came off with cramp after 71 minutes in the win over Israel
before playing the full game when Russia lost at Wembley in two crucial games
in England's Euro 2008 qualifying campaign.
But, since his return from international duty, Gerrard has seemed to be
struggling to reach his usual all-action style as Liverpool's form has also
stuttered.
Gerrard came on as a substitute in the 0-0 with Portsmouth, while
starting when the Reds came back to draw 1-1 Porto in the Champions League.
He also started in the goalless draw with Birmingham as the Reds were
held at Anfield on Saturday with Benitez criticised for his squad rotation.
"His national team is England but it is clear that these players cannot
play every game for 90 minutes," added Benitez.
"Gerrard was not 100% physically fresh, I don't mean fit but fresh.
"In these kind of games you need to keep the tempo really high and if
you play too many games in a row for 90 minutes, especially if you are not fit
then normally you have problems."
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