Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has reiterated that there will always be a place for Steven Gerrard at Anfield.
Reacting after the Liverpool legend effectively played his last game for LA Galaxy after losing a penalty shoot-out to the Colorado Rapids in the Western Conference semi final stages of the MLS this season, the Reds boss said that fans should not worry about whether he will be given a role at Liverpool. He is quoted by the Daily Express as saying:
“Steven Gerrard – and this will be a really big surprise – is always so welcome at Liverpool FC. You cannot imagine how welcome so absolutely no problem, but everything we will talk to each other about will stay in these talks.”
“That is how I know Stevie and that is how I am. Nobody should be worried that we don’t have space for Steven Gerrard. Everything will be fine, 100%.”
Gerrard’s contract at LA Galaxy is nearing its end but the 36 year old has said recently that he is not sure whether he will hang up his boots quite yet. He could make a similar move to David Beckham and return to Europe to play in Italy or France.
Alternatively, Klopp could create a coaching role for the former Liverpool captain. The midfielder has been doing his coaching badges and is believed to be keen to stay in football.
