The skipper turned 32 in May but sees no reason why he cannot continue to operate as the same dynamic midfielder who has been winning games for Liverpool for the last 14 years.
And it seems new boss Brendan Rodgers is in full agreement.
"The manager has spoken to me about what role he sees me filling and I still think he sees me as an attacking midfielder," Gerrard told newspaper reporters.
"As we work through the ages, maybe 33 or 34, then maybe I might be dropping a bit deeper, but I don't think anything is going to change in my game this season.
"I still think I can play a dynamic energy-type game. I'm prepared to adapt and I'll do whatever the manager wants, but I can still play the same way.
"I think people want me to say I can't play the same way anymore, that I have to go deeper to control the game from deep and play a slower game, but believe me, it's not happening, not yet."
Gerrard points to his training data as proof that he will still be one of the most energetic players on Barclays Premier League pitches during the next nine months.
He added: "I've got (head of fitness and conditioning) Darren Burgess and the other staff who collect figures every day. They measure my heart-rate, the amount of running you do, high tempo, low tempo.
"They haven't come to me yet and said, 'Listen, I don't think you can play the way you've been playing for the last 10 years'. They will do that one day. They'll come to me and say, 'You might need to adapt your game', but it hasn't come to that yet.
"I know I'm not going to be bombing forward every few seconds without a care of what's happening behind me. Of course I have to play with my brain and pick the right time to go. I appreciate I'm no spring chicken, but I don't think I have to say I'm ready to play a different position.
"My figures in the Euros were as good as any player there, so I don't need to say I have to play a different role - that I'm thinking of a Paul Scholes role.
"He is five years older than me! I'm not thinking about five years' time. I might not want to play in five years. I'm not looking that far ahead.
"I'll play while I'm enjoying it and feel I can have a big impact. If in a couple of years' time I don't think I can be the player I want to be then maybe it's time to stop.
"I'll play the Scholes role when I feel it's time. I can play that role no problem. I played it when I was 21, but it's not time yet."
Gerrard has led Liverpool to glory at Wembley, Cardiff and across Europe.
He is the captain of England, was granted an MBE by the Queen and has won the annual awards dished out by both the PFA and football writers.
And yet he still feels as though he needs to prove himself to new man Rodgers.
"As a player, the mentality you have to have when a new manager comes in is that you are starting again," said Gerrard.
"You can't use what you have done in the past. I have got to make sure that I play well this season.
"I've had half of the previous two seasons and it's been frustrating because of the injuries. I want to take my form from the Euros into this season. That is my plan.
"For the other players, they have got to prove it every day. I think every day you have got a chance to show the manager that you should be in his starting line-up.
"Even though I am 32 and I have done what I have done, I still try and impress the manager every day."
http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/gerrard-i-won-t-reinvent-myself
I think he definitely has this season at least playing in a more advanced role, but from next season onwards dropping further back will have to be considered.
ohioscouserFri 17/08/12 at 12:08 He was quite defensive about being played in a defensive role.  Think he will be instrumental in this system and will have tons of room with the likes of Lucas/Allen/?Sahin?/Henderson sitting behind him. Would not be surprised to see him at times as a part of a front three.
OlivavuFri 17/08/12 at 12:10 I really do not see him playing on the right. People have continually mentioned it since he played there years ago, but it just doesn't seem likely to me.
ohioscouserFri 17/08/12 at 12:12 I really do not see him playing on the right.
People have continually mentioned it since he played there years ago, but it just doesn't seem likely to me.
Don't think it would be on any consistent basis, but he could definitely interchange there for periods of time during a match and I think he would be effective.
WildMichaelFri 17/08/12 at 20:53 Centre forward role for me! Get him close to goal and he will score tons
ohioscouserSat 18/08/12 at 08:33 Centre forward role for me! Get him close to goal and he will score tons
That's wasting all the talent he possesses.
WildMichaelSat 18/08/12 at 17:43 No offense Ohio but that's utter bullshit! He's a brilliant goal scorer and he can dominate a game from anywhere on the pitch! Put him close to goal and he will score
OlivavuSat 18/08/12 at 20:33 Playing him upfront would be beyond foolish.
WildMichaelSat 18/08/12 at 22:19 Utter tosh mate! Besides he can't be any worse than Carroll
OlivavuSat 18/08/12 at 22:36 He is a midfielder. If playing him up top were a good idea, it would have long ago happened.
WildMichaelSat 18/08/12 at 22:39 Forgive me bit of a short fuse today after that result! Gerrard has power, energy and pace plus his movement is brilliant! He would be a real handful for defenders and his movement would be brilliant, he could come deep, move wide or play straight through the middle as a forward without upsetting the teams shape, plus as he gets older he can't track back as much thus the safest place to play him is up the field! I honestly think he could play as a centre forward and play it well! I remember a time people used to say Henry couldn't play as a striker and he turned out to be arguably the best the Prem League has ever seen! (ok second to Fowler) It's just my opinion but I think he would be brilliant as a centre forward, yes I may be wrong but it could be an interesting experiment! If you're going to slate someone's opinion at least put a justification or explanation for it!
He is a midfielder. If playing him up top were a good idea, it would have long ago happened.
Why because his previous managers new best? How many of them won us the league title again? That's like saying Gareth Bale is too old to play on the wing now, he's been a full back for too long he can't be moved forward! Also look at Manure, Schloes and Giggs have changed posistions as they got older and other players do it all the time, it's part of the game! Rodgers might not agree and it might never happen but personally I think it could work for us!
OlivavuSat 18/08/12 at 22:44 Utter nonsense. Gerrard is not and never will be a striker. And nor will he play right wing either. He is a central midfielder that likes to push on and influence things from there. That is it.
WildMichaelSat 18/08/12 at 22:48 You still haven't justified yourself, just spouting your opinion like its the law
Why will he never be a striker?
jarhead113Sat 18/08/12 at 22:53 To put a player of gerrards pedigree in striker is just ridiculous. He needs to be feeding those who are running towards goal, not being a striker himself.
WildMichaelSun 19/08/12 at 06:20 He could still do that as a striker, modern strikers very rarely just hug the last man, besides it would make room for other to break through from midfielder for Gerrard to play them in! Arguably Suarez is also better creating and putting others in on goal but we still play him as a forward! Messi is better running at people and opening space yet he plays as a forward now Rodgers says we need to be different to compete, trying Gerrard up front esp now we got Allen and Shelvey in midfield (and maybe Sahin) would make us different and with Assaidi and Suarez creating would cause a lot of teams a lot of problems! Plus on games where it wasnt working he could also swap with Suarez and play a bit deeper or out wide
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