Michael said: "I've told him he'll do something in the next few games, like a great pass or have a brilliant shot, and everything will come back to him.
"When you're not playing to the best of your ability you always feel a bit down and I'm sure Stevie feels that way at the moment.
"I don't think anyone will be daft enough to write off Steven Gerrard. People are a bit cuter then that and although it's fair to say Stevie isn't at his best at the moment it's just a matter of time before he is.
"It seems to me that if you're a player of his ability in this country when you're not playing well it will be highlighted more. That appears to be the way."