神奇隊長，繼續統領中場抑或即將譜寫職業終章？

謝拉特，一個絕對的利物浦傳奇。過去十七年為球會出生入死，同甘共苦贏得大大小小個人球隊獎項共21個，亦是球隊歐聯歷史上攻上最多入球的球員。最為人津津樂道的，必定是伊斯坦堡之夜中神奇隊長的傳奇發揮。

09年泰利「世紀一跣」，跣走了歐聯冠軍，這一刻將永遠記在球迷的心中。雖然謝四近年的「世紀很多跣」間接令球隊及國家隊於爭標路上止步，但就如巴治奧射失十二碼一樣，失敗並沒有令他的傳奇色彩變得暗淡，反之令他們顯得更加立體。


失敗並不可怕，可怕的是不敢面對失敗

職業生涯已步入黃昏，合約將於15年夏天到期的神奇隊長到底會選擇開展新一頁，還是讓故事就此終結呢？為此，天空體育對各種可能的選擇作出了分析：

引用Stay at Liverpool

PROS: The highlight of Gerrard's career was probably the Champions League triumph in 2005, and he will feel there is still time to emulate that success with the club... But, on top of all that, Gerrard loves Liverpool and - given the chance - would want to end his career at Anfield.

CONS: The sight of Gerrard on the bench is likely to become more familiar with his game time closely managed by Rodgers, and that could prove frustrating for the 34-year-old. With the likelihood of a cut in pay as well, the alternatives could end up proving more attractive than staying with the club he loves.

選擇一：留在利物浦

利處：
謝拉特的生涯都在利物浦渡過，而他會覺得他仍有時間去享受並再爭取個人與球隊的高峰與榮譽。... 但更重要的是，謝拉特愛利物浦。大概將來在晏飛路掛靴會是他最期待出現的畫面。
弊處：
最近謝拉特於後備席上的時間越多越多，令到這位34歲中場越發沮喪。其他的選擇或許比留在利物浦更吸引。

引用Move abroad

PROS: The chance to ply your trade in a different league has proved an attractive prospect for many of Gerrard’s colleagues: Steve McManaman and Michael Owen to name but two. Frank Lampard has also chosen to (eventually) move to America and join the MLS. That is an option Gerrard may consider if he wants to secure a wage that at least matches the one he’s on now.

CONS: Although there has been a massive cash injection into leagues like the MLS, they are still yet to catch up with the Premier League in terms of quality and prestige. Gerrard, like anyone facing such a decision, would also have to take his family into account.

選擇二：轉去其他聯賽作戰

利處：
由麥馬拿文到米高奧雲，其他球星都證明轉戰其他聯賽是個挺吸引的選擇。林柏特選擇了 (最終) 轉戰美職聯。如果謝拉特想保持現有的薪金水平，這是一個不錯的方案。
弊處：
雖然有大量資金湧入美職聯等聯賽，要他們在質素和名聲上接近英超還有一大段距離。除此之外，選擇轉戰其他聯賽的球員也要考慮自己的家庭。

引用Join another Premier League team

PROS: It would mean Gerrard will still be plying his trade in England, and a move elsewhere would likely result in more regular playing time and potentially match his current wage. Depending on the destination, he could begin a whole new chapter of his career.

CONS: It’s not Liverpool. As hard as it would be for Gerrard to leave Anfield, turning up there as an opposing player would be even more difficult. In practical terms, signing for a top-four rival wouldn’t guarantee him any more football than he already plays at Liverpool, while signing for a lesser team could result in a lack of motivation or put him in a relegation battle.

選擇三：轉去其他英超球隊作戰

利處：
這代表謝老四仍能在英格蘭打滾，而轉會能帶給他更多恆常的上陣時間以及保持他現有薪金。與此同時他亦能譜寫自己生涯的另一篇章。
弊處：
不再是利物浦。比離開利物浦更令神奇隊長難受的必定是要與愛隊倒戈相向。實際上與BIG FOUR簽約並不確保他會獲得更多上陣時間。但與其他英超球隊簽約則令他失去爭勝動力或要他為護級而戰。

引用Retire

PROS: While arguably no longer at his peak, Gerrard would still sign off at the top of the professional game. He came agonisingly close to winning a first Premier League title last season, but it looks unlikely Liverpool will replicate that form this year, so he may decide enough is enough. Most people would rather choose to walk out the door rather than be pushed out, and he may decide the time is right to leave so it stops Rodgers having to make an awkward call. Plus, there would undoubtedly be a place for him among Rodgers’ coaching staff should he wish to go down that route.

CONS: Retiring when you’re still playing at the top is difficult because there may be a feeling of "what if" a couple of years down the line when you really start to miss the game. Gerrard has been a professional footballer for 16 years so it's not a decision he will take lightly.

選擇四：退役

利處：
當他不再位於自己的高峰，謝拉特就會從世界頂端退下來。上季他極度接近奪得他第一個英超冠軍，但看來今季他們並不能重現上季的狀態，所以他可能會覺得：夠了。很多人會選擇自行離開而不是被人驅趕，而他也可能覺得現時是一個合適的時機離開以免卻羅渣士去做一個怪異的選擇。加上，羅渣士身邊必定會有一個位置給他走上執教/教練之路。

弊處：
從最高點退下來是極度困難的，也許再過幾年你就會懷念比賽的感覺。謝拉特成為職業球員已經16年了，這個決定一點也不簡單。


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