This may be a little controversial ! But over-hearing a conversation in The Salisbury a few weeks ago, of which I semi-agreed with, I am starting to suspect that the guy who came out with it has a point.
Steven Gerrard has for a long time been the driving force of the team. So much so, he does more than his fair share on the field.
He does so much because he has that passion but also because he is the captain.
I noticed that when Gerrard was out injured toward the end of 2010, the side started to get a few results that pulled them out of the bottom three and up the table.
OK, we didn't set the EPL alight with our performances but we appeared to play better.
My guess is that because Gerrard wasn't in the side, the likes of Lucas, Mereiles and Maxi had to start performing and take more of the weight.
If and I say IF, Gerrard was relieved of the captaincy, would it be better for the team?
Would it be better for another to player to take the weight that Gerrard has been carrying for so long?
Surely this would allow Gerrard a little more freedom and force others to do what should already be doing.
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