Steven Gerrard backs Liverpool over 'big' transfer decision on £37m forward

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I think he deserved the opportunity to be Liverpool manager, first and foremost. I thought he was outstanding at Bournemouth.What he did with that team and his philosophy and style of play, the results he got, the brand of football.

He earned the opportunity to be Liverpool manager. Rebuilding a team into trophy-winning machines doesn't happen overnight, but the tactical foundations and identity are clearly taking shape.“I think he's got a lot of talent in his squad but I still think he needs time and patience to shape that squad, to turn them into winners again.

I think he's had a decent World Cup and pre-season, he's started the season on fire. He's got a small niggle at the moment but hopefully that's not too bad because we're going to need him.”“He's an important part of the squad and hopefully he can keep delivering because if he can bring that consistency over the course of a season, I'm really looking forward to watching him.”The squad showed incredible character in Wednesday night's Champions League clash at the Raiffeisen Arena, battling to an astonishing 6-3 victory over LASK.Bradley Barcola put on a masterclass by bagging a brilliant hat-trick (24', 37', 66'), complemented by goals fromRonald Araújo (22') ,Jeremie Frimpong (51'), and young Lewis Koumas(72').