Stevie G is deeply worried that the controversy surrounding his late-night fracas could derail the Reds' push for a maiden Premiership crown.
When news broke of Steven Gerrard's arrest for his involvement in a brawl at Southport's Lounge Inn early on Monday morning, it was instantly clear that the implications could be vast for Liverpool.
The 28-year-old had just led his Merseyside giants in a stunning demolition of Newcastle United, one which cemented them as Premier League leaders heading into the back half of the season.
Just hours after returning from Tyneside, though, not only had Gerrard's squeaky-clean image been badly tarnished, but the shine had well and truly been taken off the Reds' exploits at St James' Park.
And the Daily Mail reports that Anfield's superstar skipper is fearful that the media storm surrounding the whole affair could seriously disrupt the club's title charge.
"It has been a day of soul-searching," an anonymous friend of Gerrard was quoted as saying by the tabloid newspaper.
"He's a very proud man and someone who takes pride in being a model professional and someone who sets the right example and he is furious with himself for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
"He has been heartened by the support he has received. He probably now feels part of the Liverpool family more than ever. But he's just sitting at home beating himself up."
Gerrard will answer charges of assault and affray at the Sefton Magistrates' Court on January 23.
When news broke of Steven Gerrard's arrest for his involvement in a brawl at Southport's Lounge Inn early on Monday morning, it was instantly clear that the implications could be vast for Liverpool.
The 28-year-old had just led his Merseyside giants in a stunning demolition of Newcastle United, one which cemented them as Premier League leaders heading into the back half of the season.
Just hours after returning from Tyneside, though, not only had Gerrard's squeaky-clean image been badly tarnished, but the shine had well and truly been taken off the Reds' exploits at St James' Park.
And the Daily Mail reports that Anfield's superstar skipper is fearful that the media storm surrounding the whole affair could seriously disrupt the club's title charge.
"It has been a day of soul-searching," an anonymous friend of Gerrard was quoted as saying by the tabloid newspaper.
"He's a very proud man and someone who takes pride in being a model professional and someone who sets the right example and he is furious with himself for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
"He has been heartened by the support he has received. He probably now feels part of the Liverpool family more than ever. But he's just sitting at home beating himself up."
Gerrard will answer charges of assault and affray at the Sefton Magistrates' Court on January 23.
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