I sound like a broken record on Gerrard, but I really struggle to see how anyone outside the deluded club over the park rates Gerrard. His best attribute is his long shots, that look good when they go in, but isn't very often for the amount of efforts he has.
There's a myth he can tackle, he's below average by premiership standards, same goes for his passing. Next to Alonso it really stood out how far behind world class he is, with his passing being more Phil Neville-esque with floated balls to the corner flag. When he was playing box-to-box he never stopped, but now thats gone and he's never been blessed with pace. Ultimately a player who's reputation is immensely bigger than his talent, and is only over-shadowed by his ego.
Head-to-Head with Fellaini would be a very one sided contest. Kevin Davies would be better comparison for Gerrard now, and Henderson is the closest player to the young (jack of all trades little bit shit at everything, master of non hit and hopes) Gerrard.
If he'd played for Bolton I doubt people would even talk as him being as good as Davies. Liverpool fans said Gerrard was the best midfielder int he world, and Sissoko was the best defensive mid, then he was shit cos they got Mascherano and he was the best. They only acknowledged Alonso the only WC midfielder after he left, they all wanted Barry. Going a bit west here but basically I'm trying to say Gerrard is a WC player whilst the kopites deem so, with the only basis on he wears a red shirt.