Steven Gerrard Disappointed With Liverpool Raheem Sterling...

Former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard is displeased with the Reds forward and says he's on the "other end of the scale" compared to

"professional" jordan henderson.

Sterling has missed training through illness and he does not want to go to the clubs pre-season tour amidst reports of interest from Manchester city.

Jordan Henderson,however,has just been made captain.

"Jordan has been loyal to the club by signing a new deal and i wish him well"Gerrard told BBC.

Gerrard,speaking in a wide-range interview says he cannot see raheem sterling at the club next season.

After telling Liverpool he did not want to travel on their forthcoming trip to the Far East, the 20-year-old missed training on Wednesday and Thursday after phoning in sick.

LA Galaxy midfielder Gerrard, who made 710 appearances for the Anfield club, said he was "very disappointed".

"I'd love to be able to say what I want to say on it," added Gerrard, who is set to make his Galaxy debut in a friendly against Mexican side Club America on Saturday.

While speculation continues about Sterling's future, midfielder Henderson signed a new five-year contract in April.

Gerrard said he expected the 25-year-old to have a "wonderful career" for Liverpool and England.

"Raheem and Jordan are at different ends of the scale," he added. "Jordan's so professional, he's a winner, a great lad.

"I don't think there's a more fitting player to take that armband off me. I see a lot of my game in Jordan's game and what I like about him is he's very humble."