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Gerrard rubbishes Rafa rumour

20 Jan 2010 - 08:41:29

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Liverpool and England ace Steven Gerrard has denied reports suggesting he was involved in a dressing room bust-up with Reds manager Rafa Benitez during last week's FA Cup third round replay defeat by Reading.

Recent rumours have also linked the midfielder with a summer exit from Merseyside, with Real Madrid, Internazionale and Manchester United all said to be interested in snapping him up, but Gerrard says he is as committed to the club as ever.

He told the Daily Post: "I've heard about a dozen versions of the same rumour and they're all as daft as each other.

"I'd love to know who comes up with this kind of stuff because they must have an unbelievable imagination.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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."