Gerrard supports Benitez’s rotation policy

STEVEN GERRARD has confirmed he is fully supportive of manager Rafael Benitez’s policy to rest him as Liverpool’s season hots up.

There was shock when the Anfield skipper was left on the bench for Liverpool's Champions League clash with Real Betis.

Gerrard only played the last 19 minutes as Betis were battling to recover from the visitor's early two-goal salvo, his involvement ensuring the European Cup holders clung on to a critical 2-1 victory in Group G.