Gerrard is happy playing on the
right insists Benítez
Liverpool's manager, Rafael Benítez, has told Steven Gerrard he has
no plans to switch him from the right side of midfield, despite
criticism about employing his captain in that position.
There have been suggestions that Gerrard is not happy with the role
and he looked out of form during Sunday's defeat by Manchester
United. But Benítez said: "He's as happy as he is in the national
team. He's playing for Steve McClaren on the right side.
"Steve McClaren is clever, he knows the best season of Steven
Gerrard was playing as a right-winger going inside, not as a
right-winger close to the touchline, and scoring 23 goals. Steven
is the captain, he knows the most important thing is the club, the
supporters and, if he plays on the right side, going inside with
freedom, and Momo Sissoko and Xabi Alonso can give the balance to
the team. He knows that is better for the team."
