Steven Gerrard Reveals Straightforward Solution to Spark Liverpool’s Revival
Liverpool’s recent results may have stabilised, but the performances tell a different story, and the growing unease around Anfield has inevitably sparked debate over Arne Slot’s long-term future. For Steven Gerrard, though, the answer isn’t found in drastic tactical changes or frantic transfer activity — it’s much simpler than that.
Speaking recently, the former Reds captain drew on his own experiences, offering advice grounded in old-school principles rather than modern football buzzwords. His message was direct, familiar, and clearly aimed at a club struggling to rediscover its identity.
Gerrard understands better than most how quickly momentum can fade at Liverpool. When his own form dipped, he didn’t turn to complex drills or positional adjustments. Instead, he focused on the fundamentals — the hard, often unseen work that forms the foundation of everything else.
As he explained on The Smith Brothers Podcast:
“Every time my form dipped, it wasn’t necessarily technical ability that got it back. It was about going where it hurts — outrunning people, making more runs into the box, winning tackles, winning duels. The technical side and my form followed from that. And that’s where Liverpool are now. The way they get their form back is by doing the basics and the ugly stuff better.”
For a Liverpool team accused of coasting through matches, that assessment strikes a nerve. Intensity, effort and collective hunger have always defined the club’s greatest sides, from Shankly’s era through to Klopp’s peak years.
Despite the recent turbulence, Liverpool are still in a strong position to rescue their season. A top-four finish should remain the minimum target for the defending champions, and Champions League qualification could be enough to ease the pressure on Slot.
Gerrard’s words arrive at the right moment. Liverpool’s issues haven’t stemmed from a lack of quality, but from diminished sharpness, aggression and belief. History shows that once those qualities return, the rest usually falls into place.