Steven Gerrard Says Not To Panic Over Form

Steven Gerrard believes that there is no need for Liverpool players or fans to start panicking just yet, despite the poor start to the season.

Liverpool have picked up just five points from the opening five games of the season and got dumped out of the Carling Cup in mid week to Northampton.

But the skipper is still upbeat and believes that it is still to early in the season to be worried.

Speaking to Sky Sports Gerrard said: "There's a bit of doom and gloom about that goes with a few negative results.

"We've had them against Manchester United and going out against Northampton. But we've only had one seventh of the season, so it's crazy to panic.

"The important thing is to stay together. Two or three good, positive results will change the mood, lifts the cloud and then everyone will be looking forward again.

"I don't think you can judge your position in the league until you've played 10 or 12 games. Yeah, we have five points and have already lost a couple of games, but if we string three wins together in this league, you're back in there for the European places.

"Let's just take a deep breath and assess the situation 10 or 12 games in."

Gerrard and Fernando Torres were not in action on Wednesday as Liverpool fell 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at the end of extra time.

But they will be hoping to put all their troubles behind them on Saturday when they face Sunderland at Anfield.

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