Liverpool talisman Steven Gerrard has paid tribute to his side’s fitness and revealed that this has been key to their recent good form.
The Reds have roared back to the top of the Premier League table on the back of five consecutive wins, including a stoppage time winner that saw them overcome Fulham at Craven Cottage yesterday.
Speaking to the Sunday Mirror, Gerrard paid tribute to his team’s physical conditioning and insisted it had given them the confidence that they could claim the league title.
“Our fitness has been the key to our recent success,” he said.
“It has been instrumental in keeping us going and ensuring we maintain our challenge for silverware on two fronts. Belief is also a key factor.
"Confidence is very high and we have the momentum at the moment.
“And I'm the captain. I have to be confident, I have to have the belief we can do it, we all have to.”
Rafael Benitez’s men could be knocked off the top of the table should Manchester United beat Aston Villa this afternoon, but Gerrard insisted the title race was far from over.
“We've got nothing to lose. In terms of the Premier League we know United are still favourites and we know that Chelsea are not out of it,” he added.
“But it's vital to keep that momentum going and not fall into the same trap United fell into a few weeks ago.
“Everyone presumed that the title race was over, but there is always going to be twists and turns. One thing for sure, though, we will give everything we've got.”
The skipper also highlighted the return from injury of Fernando Torres as another reason for his team’s recent good form and admitted he was hoping the striker would stay fit until the end of the season.
“It's crucial to our team and paramount to the team's success that Fernando stays fit. He is priceless,” said Gerrard.
“If we can do that from now until the end of the season, it's going to be an exciting finish to the campaign.”
The Reds have roared back to the top of the Premier League table on the back of five consecutive wins, including a stoppage time winner that saw them overcome Fulham at Craven Cottage yesterday.
Speaking to the Sunday Mirror, Gerrard paid tribute to his team’s physical conditioning and insisted it had given them the confidence that they could claim the league title.
“Our fitness has been the key to our recent success,” he said.
“It has been instrumental in keeping us going and ensuring we maintain our challenge for silverware on two fronts. Belief is also a key factor.
"Confidence is very high and we have the momentum at the moment.
“And I'm the captain. I have to be confident, I have to have the belief we can do it, we all have to.”
Rafael Benitez’s men could be knocked off the top of the table should Manchester United beat Aston Villa this afternoon, but Gerrard insisted the title race was far from over.
“We've got nothing to lose. In terms of the Premier League we know United are still favourites and we know that Chelsea are not out of it,” he added.
“But it's vital to keep that momentum going and not fall into the same trap United fell into a few weeks ago.
“Everyone presumed that the title race was over, but there is always going to be twists and turns. One thing for sure, though, we will give everything we've got.”
The skipper also highlighted the return from injury of Fernando Torres as another reason for his team’s recent good form and admitted he was hoping the striker would stay fit until the end of the season.
“It's crucial to our team and paramount to the team's success that Fernando stays fit. He is priceless,” said Gerrard.
“If we can do that from now until the end of the season, it's going to be an exciting finish to the campaign.”
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