Rafael Benítez has warned Steven Gerrard that he will
return to the right-hand side of midfield at Liverpool, away from
his favoured role in the centre, with the manager stressing his
duty lies with the team rather than in placating any one
player.
Gerrard scored twice for England against Andorra on Wednesday when
he was handed a start in the middle and has made no secret of the
fact that he feels most comfortable there. In the wake of that win
in Barcelona his former Liverpool team-mate and friend Jamie
Redknapp expressed fears that the 26-year-old would eventually
become frustrated at Anfield should he be forced to continue on the
right.
"We have spoken about the game in midweek and the situation here,"
said Benítez. "We knew there could be a debate [about his position]
again, but he knows my idea and what's best for the team. He
accepts it. It's not my problem. My problem is to find the best for
my team. If he needs to play on the right side because it's better
for my team, he will. He understands.
