Tuesday, 26 January 2010

Stevie G back to inspire Reds

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez expects club’s talisman Steve Gerrard to hit top form in the second-half of the season. Gerrard’s fortunes have mirrored those of the Reds this season as he has struggled with injury and generally been below his usually inspiring self. But with a comeback from injury against Wolves set for Tuesday, Benitez is hopeful his club captain can inspire his misfiring team-mates. "I don't have any doubt about Gerrard's commitment - nobody has. He can play better or worse, but he will always try,” said Benitez on Monday. "He knows he has to improve and wants to do it. If you are injured and have to start again, and injured and have to start again, then it's difficult for any player, be it Gerrard, Torres, Benayoun or whoever.” Buoyed by recent wins over Aston Villa and Tottenham, Liverpool can move into fourth place with victory at Molineux.