“Gazety.Ru” during the holidays was in the same hotel with the legendary football player of “Liverpool” and England’s Steven Gerrard and talked to him about the outcome of the draw Euro 2016, forecasts for the match England – Russia, as well as on the situation in “Liverpool” and the English Premier League.
Mid-December – it’s time to leave the Russian players. Many of them prefer to rest in the United Arab Emirates, to be precise – in the most popular emirate of Dubai. But foreign football stars in the lenses of the paparazzi winter in Dubai caught less frequently. Not least because, in certain European Championships at this time there are no interruptions. The greater was the surprise when, in the hotel lobby, I came face to face with himself Steven Gerrard. Do not know the former England captain, the winner of the Champions League, Cup and UEFA Super Cup twice was impossible.
Stevie Gee came to rest not one, but with his wife and three daughters. Actually, the first thing they rushed into the eyes. Beauty Alex (looking at it and think it is impossible that the girl gave birth to three) and three wonderful girls stand out from the other travelers, and when the pope appeared behind them with a funny swimming laps – all became clear.
Surprisingly, wanting an autograph or a photo with the star of the number of hotel guests for a week there was not much. But to miss this chance and do the dream of hundreds of journalists around the world, I could not. Stephen agreed to answer questions “Gazety.Ru” without hesitation, but was clearly not ready to meet in the face of a neighbor on the sun loungers around the pool of the Russian journalist.
– Stephen, as you in Dubai? Why go on holiday now, not immediately after the end of the season in the MLS (American Football League)?
– managed to escape for a week with the family. I appreciate these moments, because during his football career is not often possible to relax with loved ones. Regular patrols, fees and so on. Dubai really like everything here is just fine. Excellent hotel, elegant service. Not long ago, I returned to the “Liverpool”, keep in shape with his former team.
– you are certainly aware that the teams of Russia and England will play in the same group for Euro-2016. How to evaluate the results of the draw?
– A group of very smooth. In general, at the Euro weak teams do not happen. But in general I think that the draw for England is quite a good idea. An interesting confrontation will be against Wales. Especially for fans. Yes, and the Slovak Republic to dismiss is not necessary. As for Russia, I remember perfectly matches at “Wembley” and “Luzhniki”.
Hopefully, the guys return the favor for the defeat in Moscow, but will not be easy for sure. You have a great team.
– You will be able to go call someone from the Russian national team players?
– The first who comes to mind – Arshavin . At one time he was very popular in England.
– Who Arshavin has not played for the national team …
– Yes? You have also a generational change?
– You could say that. Quite a lot of young players. After not the most successful Euro 2012 and 2014 World Cup squad has undergone significant changes.
– I know also that you have a striker Dziuba. In the Champions League is one of the best strikers. Still, of course, I know Pavlyuchenko and Bilyaletdinov, who also played in England and for the national team against us, but apparently they also have not called to the national team.
– That’s right. And maybe, you dare to guess the score of the match England – Russia?
– not a fan of predictions, but I think that England will win with a one goal difference. But Russia is still out of the group with the second place.
– What can you say about the England team in its current composition?
– We also have a lot of young players. Time Beckham, Owen, Lampard and Gerrard has already gone. But among those who have replaced, there is also a lot of talent. They’re all right, I tell you.
Hopefully the England team in this Euro will achieve a good result. Our fans have been waiting for a high-profile victories and trophies. Suppose that in 2016 we will be pleased with all the guys.
– Not so long ago, you will once again put on the form of the “Reds”. Describe your emotions?
– It is an indescribable feeling. When you come to the club, which gave 17 years of his life, once again put on the form of “Liverpool”. Always said that this team, its fans, everything that is connected with the “Liverpool” – forever in my heart. Fans of the “red” – the best in the world.
As for my return, it was a small pause due to the fact that my team in the MLS finalized the fight in the playoffs, so the idea to keep in shape with “Liverpool”. Thanks to the leadership that went to meet him. It’s nice.
– How do you react to the arrival of “Liverpool” Jurgen Klopp?
– I think players should be happy. To work with a mentor – an honor for everyone. No matter you are young or experienced footballer. I note that the atmosphere in the team is excellent. All joking, laughing.
Jürgen – a very cheerful person with a good sense of humor. I also learned from his training is something new. You always have to learn at any age. From every coach I try to take something very special. A “Liverpool” necessarily succeed Jurgen.
– Is it possible to “Liverpool” has become the champion of this season?
– Nothing unreal. Recent results of the team pleased. Surprising “Lester”, which started very strongly, but still can change, and not once. I wish the “Liverpool” as many victories.
– I can not ask about the scandal of corruption in FIFA. Your opinion on this matter?
– I think a lot of politics involved here, and talk about politics do not like and do not want.
In any case, all these scandals , arrests and dismissals do not go for the benefit of football. And it saddens most.
– It is said that the Football Federation of England was greatly interested in the development of this scandal, as in the case of transfer of the 2018 World Cup of Russia it would take England is …
– Here you can talk about the presence of a policy. I am sure that nowhere in Russia 2018 will transfer, there is no boycott, of course, will not, and your country wish to spend a good and successful world championship, after a chance not everyone gets.
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