"Playing with Steven Gerrard is great, of all those I've lined up alongside he's definitely one of the best," Mascherano told official publication LFC Magazine.
"He's incredible, I knew he was good before I arrived but he's even better than I imagined. I see it in every training session, every day. He can do everything and it's great to play with him on a regular basis.
"I think you've got to do everything with desire, good will and a positive attitude, that applies to both football and everything else."