Steven Gerrard struggled to make an impression as Liverpool were beaten 3-1 by West Ham on Saturday, leading to suggestions that age and fatigue is starting to catch up with the 34-year-old captain. The midfielder has played every minute of Liverpool's season so far and, judging by the statistics from the match at Upton Park, it's taking its toll. Gerrard surrendered possession on 14 occasions, very unlike him, and only Raheem Sterling (20) gave the ball away more in the Liverpool team. Steven Gerrard looked well short of his best form in Liverpool's 3-1 loss to West Ham on Saturday
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Steven Gerrard struggled in Liverpool's 3-1 defeat at West Ham
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The Liverpool skipper was beneath his best with passing and tackling
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He surrendered possession on 14 occasions in midfield
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Gerrard, 34, has played every minute of Liverpool's season so far
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Former England midfielder is in need of a break
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Brendan Rodgers insisted fatigue was not a problem
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