Source: Telegraph
Rafa Benitez tips Steven Gerrard for PFA Player of the Year
Gerrard has been in electric form this season, scoring 21 goals in all competitions including a hat-trick against Aston Villa on Sunday. [LNB]A midseason slump characterised by a number of home draws has been all but forgotten as the Merseysiders have swept all before them. And there is no doubt that this is largely down to the dynamic performances of Gerrard, who led Liverpool to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, defeating Real Madrid in the last sixteen. [LNB] Related ArticlesBenayoun risks Benitez furyGary Neville is 'role model' for Liverpool youthGerrard keen to extend dealChampions League guideManchester United can still ruin Rafa Benitezs wonderlandRafa: The Managers ManagerHowever, he has stiff competition for the plaudit in the form of Manchester United duo Nemanja Vidic and Ryan Giggs. [LNB]Benitez backed his skipper and said: "He would be my vote. If he can continue playing at this level, then why not?" [LNB] "For me Stevie is one of the best players in the world. To say one is the best above anyone else is difficult because there are a lot of quality players about, but he is one of the best. That is clear," he added. [LNB]United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has won the award two years in a row but Benitez believes Gerrard can add to his previous win in 2006 and said: "He is more mature, he is still learning and tactically he is improving. He can still play better because he has the potential." [LNB]
