Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard explains why he convinced Rafa Benitez not to replace Xabi Alonso with Gareth Barry - Daily Mail
| Daily Mail | Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard explains why he convinced Rafa Benitez not to replace Xabi Alonso with Gareth Barry Daily Mail Steven Gerrard advised Rafa Benitez against signing Gareth Barry as a replacement for Xabi Alonso, instead imploring him to do everything to keep the midfielder at the club. The 36-year-old will play in his 633rd top-flight game on Monday if he turns ... I told Rafa that Barry couldn't replace Alonso at Liverpool – Gerrard Rafa Expects More From Ritchie WATCH: Steven Gerrard Reveals He Stopped Rafa Benitez From Signing A Key Target |