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Steven Gerrard Regrets 2014 Chelsea Match: 'I Would Want to Change That Game'
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Steven Gerrard Regrets 2014 Chelsea Match: 'I Would Want to Change That Game'

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard expressed regret over a specific match.
  • He wished he could change the outcome of the 2014 Chelsea game.
  • This match remains one of his most painful memories.

Steven Gerrard, the former captain of Liverpool, has voiced a wish to alter a pivotal moment in his career. "If I could go back to the Chelsea game in 2014, I would want to change that match," Gerrard said with a smile.

This brief statement carries immense weight for Liverpool fans, recalling a deeply painful memory for Gerrard. The match in question took place on April 27, 2014, at Anfield, and is etched in his mind as one of his most agonizing experiences in football.

The specific context of this regret is widely understood by Liverpool supporters to refer to the game where a slip by Gerrard allowed Chelsea's Demba Ba to score, significantly impacting Liverpool's Premier League title hopes that season. The team was on the verge of winning the league for the first time in decades before that fateful match.

Gerrard's reflection, shared during an event in Seoul, highlights the enduring impact of that game on his legacy and the club's history. Despite his illustrious career, this particular match continues to be a source of profound regret.

If I could go back to the Chelsea game in 2014, I would want to change that match.

โ€” Steven GerrardGerrard expressed regret about a specific match from his playing career.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.