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joegerrard · 05-10-2008, 08:30 AM

Rafa: Gerrard Can Score Another 100

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has handed Steven Gerrard a target, saying the midfielder should score 20 goals a season for the next five seasons.

The Reds skipper celebrated his 100th Liverpool goal in midweek against PSV Eindhoven yet the Spaniard sees no reason why the midfielder cannot score another century of goals for his club.
Speaking to the press about his captain, Benitez said: “Steven is young still, he has to score maybe 20 goals a season for five years, but he can do it.”
Gerrard, who turned 28 in May, certainly has many years left at the top level and his manager believes that barring any serious injuries, the England international can only improve and add to his scoring record.
“If he has no injuries he can do it. He is more mature now, he knows what to do on the pitch, he can score at that level,” said Benitez before adding, “He is enjoying his football now at his age. The quality that he had is really improving.”
The Liverpool captain reportedly almost left the club to join Chelsea three years ago but decided to stay and looks set to complete his career at Anfield.
Whilst Manchester City have been linked with a move for the midfielder, it appears unlikely he would leave his home town club and certainly Benitez appears to have no intention of allowing him to leave Merseyside.
Speaking about Gerrard, Benitez was quick to lavish praise on his captain and revealed how highly he rated him. He said: “I rate Gerrard amongst the very best offensive midfielder in the world, maybe there are only four or five players in his role in the world who are as good.”
Interestingly Liverpool’s next fixture is against Manchester City on Sunday when Benitez takes his side to Eastlands.

FROM GOAL.COM

I THINK GERRARD can do this...

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05-10-2008, 08:30 AM	#6412 (permalink)
joegerrard Forum Junkie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: At Anfield Gender: Male Posts: 4,339	Rafa: Gerrard Can Score Another 100 Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has handed Steven Gerrard a target, saying the midfielder should score 20 goals a season for the next five seasons. The Reds skipper celebrated his 100th Liverpool goal in midweek against PSV Eindhoven yet the Spaniard sees no reason why the midfielder cannot score another century of goals for his club. Speaking to the press about his captain, Benitez said: “Steven is young still, he has to score maybe 20 goals a season for five years, but he can do it.” Gerrard, who turned 28 in May, certainly has many years left at the top level and his manager believes that barring any serious injuries, the England international can only improve and add to his scoring record. “If he has no injuries he can do it. He is more mature now, he knows what to do on the pitch, he can score at that level,” said Benitez before adding, “He is enjoying his football now at his age. The quality that he had is really improving.” The Liverpool captain reportedly almost left the club to join Chelsea three years ago but decided to stay and looks set to complete his career at Anfield. Whilst Manchester City have been linked with a move for the midfielder, it appears unlikely he would leave his home town club and certainly Benitez appears to have no intention of allowing him to leave Merseyside. Speaking about Gerrard, Benitez was quick to lavish praise on his captain and revealed how highly he rated him. He said: “I rate Gerrard amongst the very best offensive midfielder in the world, maybe there are only four or five players in his role in the world who are as good.” Interestingly Liverpool’s next fixture is against Manchester City on Sunday when Benitez takes his side to Eastlands. FROM *GOAL.COM* I THINK GERRARD can do this... EDIT: 2000th POST............. __________________ LIVERPOOL TIL I DIE .......... 96 - justice Impossible Is Nothing Man United 1-4 Liverpool "If you ask Vidic To spell terrorist he would say " T O R R E S"