Steven George Gerrard MBE (born 30 May 1980) is an English professional football manager and former player who manages Scottish Premiership club Rangers.
He spent the majority of his playing career as a central midfielder for Liverpool, with most of that time spent as club captain, as well as captaining the England national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time,
Gerrard was awarded the UEFA Club Footballer of the Year award in 2005, and the Ballon d'Or Bronze Award. In 2009, Zinedine Zidane and Pelé said that they considered Gerrard to be the best footballer in the world.
Steven Gerrard reveals Jermain Defoe injury disappointment as Rangers boss hints at transfer 'push'
dailyrecord.co.ukSteven Gerrard has bemoaned the loss of striker Jermaine Defoe to a hamstring injury.The diminutive forward ran through on goal ten minutes from time but was foiled by a challenge from Declan Gallagher.There was little contact but the Englishman went down clutching the back of his leg.Defoe hobbled back to his feet but quickly went off unable to continue.
The striker had come on for Alfredo Morelos after an hour of play and had looked sharp before his injury.Gerrard told Premier Sports: "The only disappointment from tonight is obviously Jermain's injury."We know what it is.
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