Sunday, April 5, 2009

GERRARD: WE HAVE TO BELIEVE

Paul Hassall 05 April 2009

Steven Gerrard feels a combination of belief and fitness have been the key factors Liverpool's push for both domestic and European glory.

The Reds skipper could not hide his joy after the Reds snatched yet another late winner against Fulham on Saturday to further bolster their title bid.

He admits confidence is high in the Anfield camp, and although Manchester United are still the favourites to be crowned champions, he is determined to take the race right to the wire.

"Our fitness has been the key to our recent success," he said.

"It has been instrumental in keeping us going and ensuring we maintain our challenge for silverware on two fronts. Belief is also a key factor.

"Confidence is very high and we have the momentum at the moment.

"I'm the captain. I have to be confident, I have to have the belief we can do it, we all have to.

"We've got nothing to lose. In terms of the Premier League we know United are still favourites and we know that Chelsea are not out of it.

"Everyone presumed that the title race was over, but there is always going to be twists and turns. One thing is for sure, though, we will give everything we've got."

The skipper also highlighted the return from injury of Fernando Torres as another reason for his team's recent good form.

"It's crucial to our team and paramount to the team's success that Fernando stays fit. He is priceless," said Gerrard.

"If we can do that from now until the end of the season, it's going to be an exciting finish to the campaign."