Steven Gerrard left 'hurt' as Liverpool legend delivers withering verdict - 'No passion'
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesSteven GerrardSteven Gerrard says he was left "hurt" when he watched Liverpool lose to Aston Villa on Friday, with Arne Slot overseeing a 19th defeat of the campaign in all competitionsLiverpool legend Steven Gerrard.(Image: Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images)Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard says he was left "hurt" after watching the Reds crumble in the second half against Aston Villa on Friday, with Arne Slot's men losing for the 19th time this season.Mohamed Salah posted a lengthy message on social media the following day outlining his thoughts on the Liverpool playing style ahead of his final match at Anfield next weekend.And, after reacting to that statement, Gerrard went on to offer his own verdict on how Liverpool has been performing this season, with another three points required to guarantee a place in next year's Champions League.READ MORE: 3 ways Liverpool can line up next season after Arne Slot's huge transfer claimREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Arne Slot future, Alonso confirmed, Diomande move"Crumbling is a strong word," Gerrard said. It's unusual coming from Mo.
The pressure's on the players and the pressure's on the manager because it's been nowhere near good enough."The performance (against Aston Villa) was terrible. Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world."He's done interviews lately because he's obviously bringing the curtain down on an incredible Liverpool career."But that is quite damning to the Liverpool manager and the staff in terms of where this team's at.
It's strange, it's unusual."He's going to be doing a load of media around his last game, I'm sure. I'm really looking forward to the coming days because that's unusual for a Liverpool player, and it's unusual for Mo Salah."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCSteven GerrardArne Slot