Liverpool legend Ian Rush has praised Steven Gerrard’s loyalty after the midfielder expressed his desire to stay at Anfield for the rest of his career.
Gerrard, 28, has two years left on his contract and revealed he would welcome the chance to sign a four-year extension.
Rush, Liverpool’s all-time leading goalscorer with 346 goals in 660 appearances, said: “It’s great for Liverpool and the supporters. Stevie is a fantastic player and the fact he wants to commit to the club is great news.
“He’s loyal and loyalty doesn’t seem to be in the game that much these days. He and Jamie Carragher are both loyal to Liverpool and it’s nice to see that. The supporters appreciate that as well.
“I’m not surprised because it’s a good time for Liverpool. If Gerrard commits long term it will give even more of a buzz to the place.”
Meanwhile, defender Alvaro Arbeloa would love nothing more than to beat Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals in order to “take them down a peg or two”.
Rafa Benitez’s men will meet Barca if they overcome Chelsea in the last eight and the Catalans beat Bayern Munich and that would be a dream encounter for Arbeloa who graduated from Real Madrid’s youth academy.
“We’re not doing badly in the Premier League, we’re there waiting to see if Manchester United fall,” said the Spain defender.
“And in the Champions League we’re waiting to see if we meet Barca, to see if we take them down a peg or two.
“Barca are favourites in the competition as they are playing a marvellous game.
“It’s not going to be easy. First we have to beat Chelsea. Barca are a strong rival, but Chelsea will be a difficult obstacle and we have to be prepared.”
Gerrard, 28, has two years left on his contract and revealed he would welcome the chance to sign a four-year extension.
Rush, Liverpool’s all-time leading goalscorer with 346 goals in 660 appearances, said: “It’s great for Liverpool and the supporters. Stevie is a fantastic player and the fact he wants to commit to the club is great news.
“He’s loyal and loyalty doesn’t seem to be in the game that much these days. He and Jamie Carragher are both loyal to Liverpool and it’s nice to see that. The supporters appreciate that as well.
“I’m not surprised because it’s a good time for Liverpool. If Gerrard commits long term it will give even more of a buzz to the place.”
Meanwhile, defender Alvaro Arbeloa would love nothing more than to beat Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals in order to “take them down a peg or two”.
Rafa Benitez’s men will meet Barca if they overcome Chelsea in the last eight and the Catalans beat Bayern Munich and that would be a dream encounter for Arbeloa who graduated from Real Madrid’s youth academy.
“We’re not doing badly in the Premier League, we’re there waiting to see if Manchester United fall,” said the Spain defender.
“And in the Champions League we’re waiting to see if we meet Barca, to see if we take them down a peg or two.
“Barca are favourites in the competition as they are playing a marvellous game.
“It’s not going to be easy. First we have to beat Chelsea. Barca are a strong rival, but Chelsea will be a difficult obstacle and we have to be prepared.”
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