Houllier's rap on Gerrard surprised me, says Erikkson

SVEN-Goran Eriksson has admitted he has been surprised by Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier's public criticism of out-of-sorts midfielder Steven Gerrard.

Houllier's rap on Gerrard surprised me, says Erikkson

But the England coach, like Houllier known for protecting his players, revealed he had tried the same drastic approach himself during his days as a club boss albeit with some mixed fortunes.

And Eriksson insists that he has no worries about Gerrard eventually rediscovering his best form.

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