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| Steven Gerrard moved to LA in the summer |
STEVEN GERRARD admits Brendan Rodgers made him angry.
The former Reds skipper left Anfield this summer after losing his starting place in Rodgers' side.
Gerrard was left on the bench for games big game against Manchester United and Real Madrid last season.
He moved to LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer this summer after 27 years, and over 500 games, with the Liverpool.
And he admits being left out, and having to come off the bench, was the reason for his sending off against United.
Gerrard stamped on Ander Herrera seconds after coming on at half time.
The 35-year-old felt his legacy was being tarnished and thought he was above squad rotation.
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| Steven Gerrard was sent off seconds after coming on against Man United |
"I didn’t enjoy missing big games," Gerrard told BT Sport.
"I sat on the bench against Manchester United and Real Madrid and for me, I don’t want people to remember me as a substitute, maybe that’s being a bit selfish but I’ve played for the first team for 17 years and I’ve been a key part of the team, I’ve been a captain since 23 and I still love my football.
"I want to be on the pitch as much as possible. I didn’t really want to become a squad player.
"Sitting on the bench at home against Manchester United at home was tough to take as well and was probably the reason why I was sent off within 30 seconds."
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| Gerrard on the long walk off |
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| Steven Gerrard was sent off seconds after coming on against Man United |
He added: "The emotions got the better of me on the day, I was just full of anger. Very disappointed in Brendan’s team selection, but instead of being professional and parking it up and thinking about the team.
"I was very selfish in my performance and in my actions.
"That’s the reason why I came out and apologised straight away. I wasn’t proud of that performance at all, and I think looking back now, that summed up to everyone how hurt I was to be left out of the starting line-up that day."
Watch a 30 minute BT Sport special --- “Sport In Focus - Steven Gerrard" – on BT Sport 1 next Wednesday 30 September at 3pm. Catch a preview on btsport.com from later tonight (24 Sept)
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