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Liverpool midfielder Emre Can: Gerrard like a big brother

Liverpool midfielder Emre Can insists Steven Gerrard has plenty still to offer.

Can insists that, even at 34, Gerrard still offers much more than a glimpse of past glories.

"Steven Gerrard doesn't play because his name is Steven Gerrard," said the German Under-21 midfielder.

"He plays because of what he brings in terms of performances. If that wasn't the case, he wouldn't play. He is as good as he was and I have learned a lot from him.

"Steven is the greatest captain Liverpool have ever had and I feel comfortable on the pitch because I always know he is behind me.

"If I make a mistake, he is always there helping me out. He is like a big brother."

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