I\u2019ve always wanted to write about the idea that Steven Gerrard quit too soon. This article will explore the argument that had the former Liverpool captain carried on just a few seasons longer, he could have ended on a high note and helped Klopp\u2019s side get over the line for some vital silverware.<\/p>\n
Gerrard quit a year after Liverpool\u2019s amazing 2014 exploits where they came one win away from winning the title. Of course, the Scouser would never have predicted the charismatic German\u2019s arrival but quitting at 34 years of age, nearly 35. He could have gone on longer, in my opinion.<\/p>\n
The world of sport science has now changed dramatically in the last 20 years. Tennis players are playing well into their thirties such as Federer who is still playing wonderful tennis at the age of 37. He looks after his body and fitness and also has key breaks to set himself up for the major tournaments. This worked well this year winning the Miami Masters 1000, which is one of the major titles outside of the Grand Slams.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Gianluigi Buffon maybe a goalkeeper but he\u2019s still playing for PSG. Teddy Sherringham played till he was 42 years old at West Ham and the likes of Paolo Maldini played till he was 39. David Beckham and Andrea Pirlo are other examples.<\/p>\n
If last month\u2019s Liverpool legends v AC Milan taught us anything, it was that one player on the field, Stevie G, still had it.<\/p>\n