5 Liverpool players who will play a key role next season

3. Steven Gerrard

The midfield maestro remains a key figure at Liverpool after all these years. Questions about his fitness were rudely answered as Gerrard played all 90 minutes of the season except for the last couple of inconsequential games. He resumed his goal-scoring abilities and put in the penalties consistently. His strike against Manchester City to put Liverpool in the lead rolled back the years for some fans. There is no doubt that his game has matured over the years and he plays a deeper role in midfield, contributing through calculated long range passes rather than making breathtaking runs through the middle. However, his contribution for Liverpool as a player is perhaps more critical than ever, given the lack of skill around him. He is likely to get another creative midfielder in the team and that will hopefully lessen his burden a little.