Steven Gerrard is one of the best midfielders to grace the English game and he will most likely go on to become an excellent manager to match.
However, the Aston Villa manager's comments about Bukayo Saka after their 1-0 defeat to the Gunners lack understanding of the modern game and those who play it. Saka was repeatedly kicked at Villa Park on Saturday lunchtime and walked away from the pitch with a bloody ankle at full time.
"He's a good player, he's an outstanding talent and I love him," said Gerrard. "But he can't complain about that side. That's football. I'm sitting here now with screws in my hips, I've had about 16 operations, I'm struggling to go to the gym at the moment. That's all on the back of earning a living in English football. He'll learn and he'll learn quick."
