Liverpool: 5 Reasons The Reds Can Win The Premier League Next Season
2. The Squad Has Top Quality Leadership From Players Like Steven Gerrard
Its often said that its all very well have some good individual players, but its the ability to stitch it all together as a cohesive team that really counts. Therefore, you need a good blend of youth and experience. A lot of clubs make the mistake of thinking that its a good idea to dispense of certain players once they reach a certain age. However, although there is some truth that you have to use players differently as they get older; thats not to say that they cant adapt or play a different role for the team. Its also important to remember that their influence due to experience can be vital to the team as a whole even if their playing time is limited. Id say the best example of all of this is Steven Gerrard that continues to put in an excellent level of performance despite being 33, and operating in a more defensive role. However, looking through the Liverpool team he is certainly not alone with other experienced players like Kolo Toure, Glen Johnson, Martin Skrtel and Daniel Agger.
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