"Forget about international duty. It's beyond belief that the FA can continue to play players just back from injury or on the brink of injury for meaningless friendlies. I can only hope Hodgson uses his brain."
"I hope England dont take un nessesary risks with our captain , they have a habit of sending our players back injured. I would have pulled him out of the squad as a precaution."
"I can't help thinking that due to the prestige of the England game that Gerrard would be played even if there is a fitness doubt. 100th cap, Sweden's first game at their new stadium, Ashley Cole out... I feel in football at times there is an urgency to get the big stars playing regardless of form or fitness. David Beckham was testament to this. "
"The 2nd half of the Chelsea game showed that SG remains a footballing giant and a powerhouse in the midfield. Fantastic passes and a disciplined performance. Just bcos he's not smashing 30 shots in doesn't mean he's any less important. "
"leave him at home so we can play him on saturday, dont even consider making the injury worse.... worthless friendly again in the middle of the premiership..."
"Am I the only person who thinks that Roy Hodgson is getting his own back on this club. Playing Steven Gerrard when he picked up a knock is stupied. It is only a friendly, but Hodgson doesn't care! We have more than enough problems at the moment."
"If the FA persist with playing Gerard an he returns unfit to play next game for Liverpool I hope they put there hand in there pocket an pay up the compensation. Rather foolish I think although it maybe his 100th cap it is not worth risking him just for the sake of that."
"I love seeing Gerrard play for England, and I for one still like to see the National team play football unlike half the part time England fans, agreed he shouldn't be played when injured but he isn't, being a friendly he will come off and not play the whole match. you should have pride that our captain captains for his country and maintains his responsibilities, would you do anything differently?"
"Good news. Hope everyone's around could still injury free and fit for the rest of the first face of this season, looking at our short list team. Have a fast and good recovery captain REDS. #YNWA #LFC"
"wish he dint have to go. what if he gets worst n he cant play our next game. i tot roy wanted to test the younger english players. know that sounds selfish b riht now there isnt realy any1 who can replace him"
"Absolutley great news! Apart from the fact he'll be playing in a couple of days time. Why risk it for a friendly? His 100th cap can wait surely, to lessen the risk of injury. I wish LFC said 'we need time to see' and he was rested. If he's rested for LFC next game..."
"I thought Stevie had a great game against Chelsea despite playing too deep again. There's probably only two or three midfielders in the world near Stevie's level and I'd still rate him as the best all around player in the world. "
"not interested in internationals. All the top teams pull their players out with a thin squad we can't afford young or old players playing twice a week, Hasn't Sterling got a slight knock? get them rested. Wigan this week, usually they play us off the park, when's the last time we beat them at home 3,4 years ago?"
"Why is it that our players are soo eager to join up with the national teams, while Fergie can hold out the Man U players. Apparently Rooney and RVP are all of sudden hurt. I am all for players wanting to represent their country, but these friendlies are pointless. "
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12th Nov 2012 14:48