gistalert: Steven Gerrard: this is How Brendan Rodgers made me angry in my last year at Liverpool

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. 

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  And he admits being left out, and having to come off the bench, he 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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  "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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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.