Marseille: Stop Steven Gerrard and we’ll beat Liverpool

Nov 26 2008

By Paul Walker, Liverpool Daily Post

MARSEILLE skipper Lorik Cana has claimed Liverpool are nothing like as good a side when Steven Gerrard is not playing. The 25-year-old Albanian arrived on Merseyside with the French side aware that Gerrard was close to a return to action, following a torn muscle, in tonight’s Champions League Group D clash at Anfield. Cana said: “Maybe it would help us if he was not playing. But as a professional you always want to play against the very best to see whether you measure up. And he is one of the best in his position in the world.” Since Marseille triumphed at Anfield 13 months ago, Gerrard has scored three goals in two games against them. Cana said: “Steven Gerrard is the emblem of the club and the talisman of the side. Liverpool without Gerrard are not the same as Liverpool with him in their side.” Story continues ADVERTISEMENT Full story at Liverpool Daily Post website - click here

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