Gerrard was left shocked by Liverpool flop and known as him higher than Messi

Steven Gerrard as soon as known as a Liverpool teammate higher than Lionel Messi after being surprised by his skills at Anfield.

Steven Gerrard names best Liverpool teammates

The Reds legend spent 17 senior years on Merseyside after coming by Liverpool’s academy, making his debut again in 1998.

Throughout that point, Gerrard would by no means win the Premier League, nonetheless, he has gone down as one of many best gamers the highest flight has ever seen. Internationally, Gerrard additionally grew to become a celebrity, having all the pieces it is advisable be a prime midfielder, and was recognized for scoring targets from distance.

He may have left Liverpool on quite a few events throughout his profession however remained a Crimson till 2015, and, following a quick stint within the MLS with LA Galaxy, would name time on his profession.

Through the years at Anfield, Gerrard would play with a number of the greatest round, together with names equivalent to Xabi Alonso, Luis Suarez and Fernando Torres. The English legend has really named his best Liverpool XI of stars he performed with, and Gerrard fairly rightly named himself within the aspect.

Nonetheless, one title not in that XI as soon as got here in for prime reward from Gerrard, with the midfielder evaluating him to a sure Argentine icon.

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Gerrard as soon as known as Liverpool flop Joe Cole higher than Messi

In 2010, Messi was already a one time, and soon-to-be two time Ballon d’Or winner, thought to be among the best on the planet.

Nonetheless, Liverpool had simply signed Joe Cole on a free switch following his departure from Chelsea, and in his early days at Anfield, caught Gerrard’s eye.

In actual fact, Gerrard mentioned Cole left him shocked in coaching and mentioned that his fellow Englishman can do issues higher than Messi.

Gerrard could have backed Cole for the Participant of the 12 months award in 2010/11, nonetheless, he scored simply two Premier League targets in 20 appearances, and the next season, was despatched out on mortgage to Lille earlier than ultimately leaving to affix West Ham on a everlasting foundation in January 2013.

Issues didn’t work out for Cole at Liverpool the best way he and Gerrard imagined, and it’s truthful to say his and Messi’s careers went in utterly totally different instructions after that 2010/11 marketing campaign.