Rodgers today refused to disclose whether talks have already started with Gerrard about a new contract, stating it is "private between Steven, I and the club". Rodgers has, however, made it clear he wants Gerrard - who turns 33 at the end of next month - to stay on at Anfield.Rodgers has no doubts he can envisage Gerrard playing at the highest level through to the age of 37 or 38.With Gerrard now approaching 15 years' service as a professional with Liverpool, Rodgers said: "He's 32 years and super fit at the moment. He's played every minute of every (Premier League) game.Steven currently is that at the moment, and I can see him being that for the next number of years.We've worked very hard on his individual plan to make him as fit as he possibly can be, and the rest has been down to him really.Rodgers must first try and clinch a European place for next season, with no guarantees as Liverpool are currently seventh in the Barclays Premier League.It's about his responsibility on the field, how he manages himself off it. He's been first class, and as a captain he's been brilliant this year.
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