Team news ahead of the crucial tie between Liverpool and Man United has been confirmed and the big headline is that Steven Gerrard has been left on the bench for the Reds.
Given he has just returned from injury and that Liverpool have been going well without him, Gerrard’s absence from the starting XI may not be the surprise it once was.
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Here is how Twitter reacted to Gerrard’s absence and what his a big call by manager Brendan Rodgers.
Steven Gerrard on the bench big call by Brendan. #mufc #Lfc
— Craig. (@CraigGraham7) March 22, 2015
Steven Gerrard has scored seven goals in his last 11 Barclays Premier League games against Manchester United. #YNWA
— Alif R. Azizan (@ItsAlifAzizan) March 22, 2015
It actually hurts my soul to see Steven Gerrard on the bench.
— Mrs Gerrard (@TheMonaKhalifa) March 22, 2015
Liverpool knows Steven Gerrard is a liability, hence why he doesn’t start.
— . (@Nigerianscamsss) March 22, 2015
Bad news for #MUFC fans as Steven Gerrard DOESN’T start for Liverpool today. #LFC
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) March 22, 2015
Wonder how Steven Gerrard feels. Not leading the team out in his last game against United at Anfield.
— Lyandra Dsouza (@Lyandra) March 22, 2015