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Liverpool legend Gerrard: I miss everything about the Premier League

Former Liverpool captain Steve Gerrard has revealed he wishes he could wind back the clock to the days he used to lead the Merseyside club onto the field in front of a packed Anfield.


Despite settling in well to life in the United States with Major League Soccer outfit LA Galaxy, Gerrard says he still dreams of playing for Liverpool in the Premier League.

"Yeah, I do miss it. I miss everything about it. When I switch on the TV and see the stadiums, with 50, 60, 70,000 people — the aggression, the intensity, the tension. I am jealous," Gerrard told the Daily Mail.

"I miss the build-up, competing with better players, I miss being Steven Gerrard, Liverpool captain and walking out in front of my people with that pressure and trying to get a result for them.

"Yes, I felt like s*** some days because we lost. I would ask myself, "why are you putting yourself through this?" but the contrast is when you beat one of the top sides, the texts are flying in on your phone and you are on top of the world. I miss that.

"As much I am enjoying it out here with a fresh challenge, I'd like nothing better than being 25 again and with 10 years ahead of me in the Premier League, playing for Liverpool, but I've had my time."

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