Steven Gerrard Is Expected to Turn Down Offers as a Substitute for Jurgen Klopp

DBasia.news – Steven Gerrard’s name emerged as a replacement candidate when Jurgen Klopp retired or left Liverpool. However, Stevie G was expected to turn down the offer for the sake of his managerial career.

The person who suggested this was former Liverpool player Jose Enrique. He is worried that Gerrard’s status as a living legend of the Reds will be damaged if he takes on that responsibility.

Enrique does not doubt Gerrard’s quality as a manager who is now handling Glasgow Rangers. However, he considered that Klopp’s strong character would make it difficult for anyone appointed as a replacement.

“I’m sure Stevie will manage the club one day, but coming after Klopp will not be good. Stevie is probably the best Liverpool player ever and he will always be remembered like that, but replacing Klopp would make fans want him to win things right away and it’s not easy, “said Jose Enrique as quoted by Goal.

“I really like how Stevie works as a manager and things are going very well for him at Rangers, but it will be difficult to change the way Liverpool work again after Klopp and have immediate success.”

Klopp’s quality as an excellent manager is not in doubt. He became the first tactician to successfully present the Premier League trophy for Liverpool.

Klopp plans to retire after his contract ends in 2024. But he also opened up opportunities to extend his tenure if possible.

“I don’t know who will replace Klopp, but I hope that won’t be a decision the club has to make anytime soon,” added Enrique.

The trend of club legends changing roles as manager is now sweeping the Premier League. Interestingly. this is done by big clubs.

Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal are the three members of the Big Six who have followed this trend. They appointed their former players, namely Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Frank Lampard and Mikel Arteta to restore the club to its former glory.