article_snippet.sent: Steven Gerrard's started the game in an advanced role behind Raheem Sterling and to the right of Philippe Coutinho in a 3-4-2-1 formation but midway through the first half, Liverpool adjusted their shape to 4-4-1-1, pushing Philippe Coutinho wide left and allowing Steven Gerrard's to adopt a more central position behind the striker.
article_snippet.sent: Rodgers tweaked Liverpool, and Steven Gerrard's's, shape for a third time at the interval, as the Reds went 4-3-2-1 with Steven Gerrard's playing deepest of the midfield three.
article_snippet.sent: Dropping back into central midfield after the interval allowed the Liverpool captain to collect the ball from the Liverpool captain defenders but the Liverpool captain passing was cautious and occasionally wayward.
article_snippet.sent: Steven Gerrard's was deployed in a number of different roles by Brendan Rodgers (right) throughout the contest .
article_snippet.sent: The veteran looked confused by the various roles given to The veteran by Brendan Rodgers and The veteran failed to thrive in any of the various roles given to him by Rodgers.
highlights_snippet.sent: Steven Gerrard's started the game in an advanced role behind Raheem Sterling .
  