Gerrard blasts 'daft' quit rumours and of rift with Liverpool boss Benitez

20 January 2010 10:26
Totally committed: Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard[LNB]Steven Gerrard insists he remains fully committed to Liverpool after rubbishing reports of a dressing room bust-up with Rafael Benitez.[LNB]The Liverpool captain has been the subject of fresh rumours regarding a move abroad this week following claims that he confronted Benitez during the FA Cup home exit at the hands of Reading last week.[LNB]But Gerrard claims he remains as committed to Liverpool as ever.[LNB]'I've heard about a dozen versions of the same  rumour and they're all as daft as each other,' he told the Daily Post. 'I'd love to know who comes up with this kind of stuff because they must have an unbelievable imagination.[LNB]'Nothing happened, that's an absolute fact. But if anyone thinks this nonsense unsettles either me or the club then they're mistaken, if anything it's  brought everyone even closer together because we've all had a good laugh about it.[LNB]'In the time since he's been here I've never had a problem with the manager or his staff, and certainly not at half-time in the Reading game when I was actually receiving treatment for the injury I'd picked up during the first half.[LNB] Inspiration: Gerrard (centre) celebrates scoring against Reading shortly before he was withdrawn at half-time with an injury that will keep him out for three weeks[LNB]'The important thing for me now is trying to get myself fit as soon as possible  so I can get back to working with the manager and the team to try and improve our situation.'[LNB]Addressing reports that he might leave for any one of Real Madrid, Inter Milan or even Manchester City, Gerrard added: 'All the stories about me leaving are unfounded. The fans can be assured that I am doing all I can to get back to top form and help Liverpool finish the season on a high.'[LNB] Bullish Benitez brushes off the threat of players past as Crouch and Keane prepare for Anfield returnGuus Hiddink's agent 'has spoken to Liverpool' about replacing BenitezLiverpool's moment of truth: We can't afford to lose against Spurs, says RafaALL THE LIVERPOOL FC

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