Adam welcomes skipper return
Charlie Adam has welcomed the return to fitness of Steven Gerrard despite the fact that his place in midfield could be under threat.
The Scotland ace admits the skipper's comeback has given everybody in the squad a boost and put all the midfielders on their toes with increased competition for places.
"I'm looking forward to seeing Steven come back," Adam told Liverpoolfc.tv.
"He's a top player as everybody knows and every time someone mentions his name they smile because they know how good he is.
"It's going to be difficult for me personally because when he comes back in he will want to play the same as everybody.
"You've just got to play as well as you can in the games coming up next and when he does come back then it's up to the manager to make the decision.
"He's a top player and any team would welcome their best players back into the starting XI."
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In the absence of the inspirational No.8, Adam has formed a promising partnership in midfield with Lucas.
"He is a top player, a Brazilian international. There are a lot of good players in this squad so when you come into the team it's made easier for you because there's so many good players round you that can help you," he added.
"I think that's why we've played some good stuff this season because we've got so many good players in this squad.
"We have clicked straight away, so hopefully that can continue for the rest of the season and we can get better every week."
The Scottish international also paid a glowing tribute to Luis Suarez who has continued the scintillating form from last season.
"Luis is just a top player, he makes our life easier and he's a joy to play alongside," he added.
"When I played against Liverpool last season they had Fernando Torres who was a top player but he's moved on and the club have brought wisely.
"They got Luis in and he has justified what they paid for him. He's a top player who can only get better and that's great for us."