Gerrard hurt by Reds' position

Steven Gerrard concedes Liverpool's current position of eighth is 'a major disappointment'.

Steven Gerrard concedes Liverpool's current position of eighth in The Premiership is 'a major disappointment'.

The Reds have endured an inconsistent start to the season and have yet to win away from home in five league attempts.

Rafa Benitez's rotation policy has borne the brunt of any criticism, along with his decision to deploy his captain on the right of midfield.

Gerrard has already insisted he has no qualms with his position, but the club's own situation is causing him deep concern.

"There's no worse feeling for me than sitting on that team coach replaying a defeat in my head," said Gerrard.

"Of late, away from home, I'm sick of getting on that bus and being upset.

"It gets worse for me when I look at the top of the table and see who's sitting up there. How can any Liverpool player be happy when Chelsea and United and Everton are all up there challenging in the top six?

"No one is satisfied with the start we've made to the season in The Premiership and no one here at this football club is going to pretend that we're happy with our position.

"We've been satisfied with the start to our Champions League campaign and we've made progress in the Carling Cup, but this football club is always going to be judged on where we are in the league table.

"And it's not good enough. It's as simple as that.

"Being in mid-table as we head into November is a major disappointment."

Liverpool are at home to promoted Reading on Saturday as Gerrard and co look to make inroads into the 11-point lead held by United and Chelsea.