Photo: Steven Gerrard sends message to Liverpool’s ‘blazing’ squad
Steven Gerrard reacts to Liverpool's 6-1 win at Southampton in League Cup quarter-final at St Mary's
Steven Gerrard has hailed Liverpool’s “blazing” squad after their emphatic 6-1 win at Southampton in Wednesday night’s League Cup quarter-final.
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge put his injury woes behind him and scored twice in the space of four first-half minutes to overturn Sadio Mane’s opener for the Saints at St Mary’s.
Divock Origi gave the visitors a two-goal cushion before half-time and the Belgium international went on to complete his hat-trick in the second half, while Jordon Ibe came off the bench to score.
Liverpool are bidding to win the League Cup for a record ninth time and Jurgen Klopp’s side were rewarded for their impressive win with a semi-final clash against Stoke City over two legs in January.
Former Reds captain Gerrard, who has been training with Klopp’s squad over the past week, took to Instagram to dedicate a message to the Liverpool players.
Gerrard wrote on his Instagram page: “
blazing squad 
”
More: Twitter reacts as Liverpool thrash Southampton
Gerrard was part of the Liverpool side that won the League Cup in 2001 before he captained the Reds to glory in the competitions in 2003 and 2012.
