Gerrard not bothered about critics

Some of the AC Milan players and certain journalists have been critical of the Reds' style of football in the run up to the final but Gerrard says the criticism is water off a duck's back to him and his team-mates.

"There's a lot been said about us in the build-up to the game, saying we play this way or that," he said.
 
"To be honest, I don't give a damn what anyone thinks if we win this trophy. Look at our record in the tournament. We've beaten the Italian and English Champions, scored some fantastic goals and, as far as I'm concerned, played some great football to fully deserve our place in the final. If we beat AC Milan, another one of the best teams in Europe, we'll have won it on merit.
 
"And if the boys bring the cup home on Thursday, you won't find a single Liverpool fan in the world caring what anybody else has got to say about it."