Steven Gerrard insists he remains fully committed to Liverpool
after rubbishing reports of a dressing room bust-up with Rafael
Benitez.
The Liverpool captain has been the subject of fresh rumours
regarding a move abroad this week following claims that he
confronted Benitez during the FA Cup home exit at the hands of
Reading last week.
But Gerrard claims he remains as committed to Liverpool as
ever.
"I've heard about a dozen versions of the same
rumour and they're all as daft as each other," he told the
Daily Post.
"I'd love to know who comes up with this kind of stuff
because they must have an unbelievable imagination.
"Nothing happened, that's an absolute fact. But if anyone
thinks this nonsense unsettles either me or the club then they're
mistaken, if anything it's brought everyone even closer together
because we've all had a good laugh about it.
"In the time since he's been here I've never had a problem
with the manager or his staff, and certainly not at half-time in
the Reading game when I was actually receiving treatment for the
injury I'd picked up during the first half.
"The important thing for me now is trying to get myself fit
as soon as possible
so I can get back to working with the manager and the team to
try and improve our situation."
Addressing reports that he might leave for any one of Real
Madrid, Inter Milan or even Manchester City, Gerrard added: "All
the stories about me leaving are unfounded. The fans can be assured
that I am doing all I can to get back to top form and help
Liverpool finish the season on a high."
