"It was a bold move to put out a team like that, it's just a shame that it did not pay off," he said.
"They had a couple of chances, but we were in control for almost all the game. We just needed a goal from somewhere.
"Look at the fouls they committed to stop us. That was the best Liverpool performance of the season and I feel sorry for the lads that we did not achieve more."
The crowd were not moaning, they could see we were playing good stuff and I believe there is plenty of encouragement for the future after that.
"A goal would have given us more confidence, we needed to score, but it will come.
"Michael Owen had one of those nights when he was closely marked and did not get a chance, but I believe we have the strike force to turn this around."
Do you agree with Gerard?