Exclusive: Former Red explains why Liverpool should want Gerrard to replace Klopp

Stan Collymore has suggested that Steven Gerrard’s nature as a ‘routine winner’ would likely make him well-suited to a role at Liverpool.

The former Reds captain has enjoyed a positive start in the West Midlands, winning three of his opening four games and pushing champions Manchester City to a 2-1 loss.

“This, for Steven Gerrard, is important to get the result (I don’t think Villa will get the result, I think Liverpool will win the game), but it will be important on his mind as a player. is a professional footballer. for Liverpool against Manchester United or Everton,” former striker exclusively said Empire of the Kop.

“That’s why Liverpool should want him as their next manager, that’s why Villa fans are so excited about the three-of-four win.

“Because the man is the usual winner; he knows what it’s like to win, he knows that you have to separate yourself from the emotions and the nonsense that is being talked about. “

Scouser jumped at the chance to switch in place of sacked boss Dean Smith at Aston Villa, despite having enjoyed another positive season under the management of reformed team Glasgow Rangers.

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Heading into the upcoming meeting at Anfield with a mostly positive track record, the early signs seem more vindicated by our old No 8’s decision to take the vacant hot seat at Villa Park. .

Whether Gerrard is ideally suited to take over as a manager – not to mention the first Liverpool manager to win the Premier League since 1990 – is a matter of course entirely. is different.

There are similarities that fans can point to, such as the 41-year-old’s reliance on a team of professionals to support him – a trait he has learned from Jurgen Klopp.

Only time will tell if the club legend will earn himself a return to the L4 when the former Mainz manager’s contract expires in 2024, although we’ll be eagerly watching. his progress with Aston Villa.

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