Gerrard: “Benfica shouldn’t be here, it’s a Champions League team” – Europa League

After the Jorge Jesús praises the RangersSteven Gerrard also took the opportunity to leave positive words about Luz’s team after tonight’s draw. In the analysis from the start, the Scottish manager admitted that, in his opinion, the Eagles should be in the Champions League and not in the Europa League.

“When you are in a position like we had, similar to a few weeks ago, you end up a bit frustrated, but when the emotions calm down it will be a result seen as positive. It was a fair result, I even felt like 2-0.” We didn’t deserve it I didn’t feel like we were in full control of the game And considering we were playing with a top team, a team that probably shouldn’t even be here, in the Europa League, because it’s a Champions League team in my opinion … ”said the former English midfielder. “They were the fourth team that spent the most money in the world. They have a great coach, with a lot of experience, so we have to be satisfied with the result. Certainly at the beginning of the group we would accept the position we are in now. 2-0 we are a little disappointed because we did not finish qualifying, but we are playing against a top team, Benfica took advantage of our weaknesses when we were tired and paid for it. Our position, competing against Benfica is very positive, “he considered.