Gerrard: Be patient with Ings

Departing Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says he is very excited about the club’s signing of promising forward Danny Ings.

But Gerrard has also asked the Liverpool supporters to be patient with the England U21 international, who will complete his move when his Burnley contract expires on July 1, subject to passing a medical.

Ings, 22, scored 11 times for relegated Burnley last season and he is currently in the Czech Republic with England for the European U21 Championships.



And Gerrard, who is moving to Los Angeles Galaxy this summer, says he is delighted that Ings has agreed to move to Anfield.

The Liverpool great told the club’s website: “The Ings one I'm really excited about, because he can be what he wants to be. I know the talent's there, he's very young, he's fresh.

"I think if he carries on learning and developing he can become a top striker and we love top strikers, so the stage is there. I wish him the best of luck and I'm looking forward to watching him play.

"For me, the supporters just need to be patient with him. He's still very young and I'm sure he'll get eased in gently.

"He might be the type of player that needs that bigger club and does thrive on the pressure. He's certainly got the platform there at one of the best clubs in the world to showcase his talents.
"Hopefully he can get some goals early on which will give him the confidence that'll make him feel like he belongs there."