Houllier defends reckless Gerrard

Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier has refused to criticise midfielder Steven Gerrard for his last-minute red card for a reckless lunge at Graeme Le Saux in stoppage time during the Reds 2-1 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

“To be honest, I wish I had a couple more players like him,” said Houllier.