Steven Gerrard is a Liverpool legend – and his success at Rangers proves why he now deserves to try his hand in the Anfield dugout, according to one ex-teammate.

Monumental change is coming in Merseyside with Jurgen Klopp bowing out as coach at the conclusion of the season. It now leaves the debate open as to who takes over.

Former midfielder Xabi Alonso is a popular option amongst supporters, as he appears primed to dethrone Bayern Munich as Bundesliga kings with Bayer Leverkusen. Yossi Benayoun likewise believes Gerrard is a worthy candidate in the contest.

There have been shouts in the past for the Kop great become Liverpool boss one day, after commencing his management stint in 2018 at Rangers, winning the Scottish Premiership. It secured him a move to Aston Villa in 2021 but he lasted less than a year as an EPL manager.

 

He’s now in Saudi Arabia with Al Ettifaq. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Benayoun feels his Rangers success suggests Gerrard could managed the Liverpool gig. He said: “For me it needs to be someone with an identification to Liverpool.

“If they can add someone like Xabi [Alonso], or, and this might be a surprise, someone like Steven Gerrard, one of them will continue what Klopp has created because they know the club.

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