Jordan Henderson
While Steven Gerrard will continue to produce moments of brilliance, his legs are undoubtedly not what they were, and a key reason for his deployment in a deep midfield position is a reduced ability to play in a dynamic box-to-box fashion.
Jordan Henderson is a vital player for Liverpool, whose tireless running and reliable passing prove a great complement to Gerrard.
The former Sunderland star’s absence for the final three matches of the season through suspension illustrated his importance to the Reds, who subsequently lost the lead in the Premier League title race.
Raheem Sterling
Despite Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj claiming the Golden Boy award for the best youngster in Europe, Raheem Sterling has proved himself the superior player thanks to some brilliantly consistent performances in a variety of positions.
The 19 year-old has developed into an extraordinary player already, and simply makes things happen whenever he is on the ball.
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