Steven Gerrard has sparked massive controversy following Liverpool’s painful result against Manchester City, delivering a brutally honest verdict that has sent shockwaves through the fanbase.
The Liverpool legend, clearly furious after full-time, did not mince his words when reacting to the performance. In an explosive outburst, Gerrard reportedly said:
> “He is a total waste of space in this team, and the fact he still plays almost 90 minutes when he doesn’t even deserve to start always surprises me. Now United are above us on the table.”
The comments have ignited intense debate, with fans quickly speculating about which player Gerrard was referring to. Many supporters online believe his frustration reflects a wider issue — underperforming individuals continuing to get minutes while Liverpool’s standards slip.
What has added even more fuel to the fire is Gerrard’s pointed reference to the league table. Manchester United leapfrogging Liverpool has only deepened the sense of crisis, raising serious questions about consistency, selection, and accountability at Anfield.
Social media erupted within minutes of the quote surfacing, with opinions split between those applauding Gerrard’s honesty and others calling the remarks harsh and damaging.
One thing is certain: pressure is mounting fast. With club legends now openly voicing their anger, Liverpool’s response in the coming matches could define the direction of their season.
🔥⚽ The noise around Anfield is getting louder — and it’s not going away anytime soon.
