article_snippet.sent: Martin Skrtel has praised the impact Steven Gerrard has had upon Martin Skrtel since arriving at Anfield in 2008 but believes Liverpool can overcome the difficult challenge of replacing Martin Skrtel.
article_snippet.sent: Martin Skrtel was signed by Rafael Benitez from Zenit St Petersburg seven years ago and despite some indifferent form upon arriving in England, the Slovakia international has gone on to become a mainstay in Liverpool's defence.
article_snippet.sent: While Martin Skrtel admits Liverpool will be a different side without Steven Gerrard among their ranks, Martin Skrtel believes the club have potential replacements to the iconic
article_snippet.sent: Martin Skrtel believes Liverpool have the players to fill Steven Gerrard's void providing they are given the right help . '
article_snippet.sent: Martin Skrtel will be leaving after this season and we have a few players who can replace Martin Skrtel.
article_snippet.sent: we will try to help a few players who can replace him and try to work as a team,' Martin Skrtel explained.
article_snippet.sent: Both Steven Gerrard and Martin Skrtel could return to the Liverpool line-up for the match against Villa after both served three-match bans for violent conduct in the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United in March.
highlights_snippet.sent: Martin Skrtel believes the club do have players that could eventually replace Martin Skrtel .