Benitez slams skipper Gerrard's as Liverpool boss warns boo boys to lay-off Lucas

28 August 2009 16:51
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has questioned Steven Gerrard's form after two worrying defeats in the opening three games of the season. Defeats at Tottenham and at home to Aston Villa means Liverpool have lost as many league games in a fortnight as they did all last season. After Monday's 3-1 loss to Villa, Benitez queried the collective lack of responsibility amongst his senior men. The Spaniard has been careful not to be too critical of Gerrard, accepting that even an ordinary Gerrard is better than most midfielders on the planet. But ahead of Saturday's trip to Bolton, Benitez has gone one step further.

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