Sunday, 22 March 2015

Steven Gerrard apologise for his sending-off against Manchester United.


Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has apologised for his sending-off against Manchester United, saying he "took responsibility" for the 2-1 defeat at Anfield.
The club captain was sent off just 38 seconds after his half-time
introduction against arch rivals United.
The former England skipper, who will end his long association with the Reds this summer when he moves to Los Angeles Galaxy, had just come on as a substitute only to be dismissed for a crude stamp on Ander Herrera.
Referee Martin Atkinson barely hesitated as he brandished the red card in the direction of Gerrard, which was his sixth in the top flight for the Merseysiders.
"I just need to accept it," the 34-year-old told Sky Sports . "The
decision was right. I've let my team-mates and manager down
today and even more importantly I've let all the supporters down so I take full responsibility for my actions.
"I tried to jump his tackle and I've seen his studs and I've reacted
wrong.
"I've been in the game long enough (to know what happens) when you do something like that and especially at the time of the game -after half-time with 45 to play - with a great opportunity to get back into the game, I take full responsibility for today's result."
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers revealed that Gerrard had
said sorry to his team-mates after the final whistle.
"Steven apologised to the players and me in the dressing room,"
Rodgers said.
"It was probably frustration. We didn't put a tackle in in the first
half, but the players adjusted well."
Juan Mata scored twice for United, with Daniel Sturridge replying for Liverpool, as Louis van Gaal's side established a five-point lead over their rivals in the battle for Champions League qualification.
United striker Wayne Rooney also saw a stoppage-time penalty
saved by goalkeeper Simon Mignolet.

Source:Skysports.

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