Carra: Stevie will lift us all
Jamie Carragher believes the imminent return of Steven Gerrard will provide Liverpool with a significant boost ahead of the rest of the season.
The Reds skipper has continued to make steady improvement following a lengthy absence with a groin injury and Carra is relishing having 'one of the best players around' back in the fold.
"He is the captain, the biggest name here," said Carragher.
"His presence will give everyone a lift. It's disappointing, of course, that he has missed the start of the new season, but what a player we now have to come back to help.
"I speak to him on a daily basis, so I know how much he has wanted to get back. That is what makes him the player he is. He is just so desperate to be part of the new scene."
The summer additions of Jordan Henderson and Charlie Adam have intensified competition for a midfield starting berth at Anfield.
Carragher admits no-one can be guaranteed a place in Kenny Dalglish's first XI but feels having Gerrard at their disposal can only benefit the club as a whole.
He said: "There has been a lot of talk about the players we have brought in and rightly so. But there is also the added bonus of knowing that Stevie is coming back to help out as well.
"He is simply one of the best players around".