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  • Klopp deserves a statue at Anfield – Gerrard

    Klopp deserves a statue at Anfield – Gerrard

    Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says the Reds should already be “starting work on a statue” of Jurgen Klopp ahead of their title coronation.

    Liverpool will be confirmed as the new Premier League champions if they pick up six points from their final nine fixtures of the 2019-20 season.

    Klopp’s men had established an unassailable 25-point lead over holder Manchester City before the coronavirus stopped play in March, having won all but two of their first 29 games.

    “Let’s cut to the chase, sitting here, doing this interview right now, I think Jurgen Klopp is the best manager in the world,” the ex-Reds midfielder told The Athletic.

    “I know there are a lot of successful managers about. Pep Guardiola is exceptional. Carlo Ancelotti is exceptional too and I think Everton are really lucky to have him with his CV. I could name many more.

    “Having had the experience of being a manager for the past two years, you realise how difficult and challenging the job is. I have nothing but respect for Jurgen.

    “The way the man handles himself, the way he’s been with myself, the way he goes about his business, the way he comes across. I think he’s got a heart and I think he’s got a head. He just works for Liverpool. He has come and taken the club to the next level.”

  • Steven Gerrard appointed as Rangers manager

    Steven Gerrard appointed as Rangers manager

    Former Liverpool Skipper, Steven Gerrard has been appointed as Rangers manager on a four-year deal.

    Gerrard, 37, replaces Graeme Murty, who was placed in interim charge following the October sacking of Pedro Caixinha.

    Gerrard, who leaves his role as a youth coach at Anfield to take up the Rangers job this summer, captained the Reds and England.

    “I am honoured to become the next manager of Rangers,” Gerrard told Rangers’ website.

    “I have enormous respect for this football club, and its history and tradition. I can’t wait to start this new journey at Rangers as we look to build on the many successes that this club has achieved.”

    The club say Gerrard’s backroom staff “will be announced in due course”.

    Gerrard made 710 appearances and won nine trophies for Liverpool over 19 years and was capped 114 times by England. He captained the national team at three of the six major tournaments at which he played and was Reds skipper for almost 12 years.

    He retired in 2016 after a spell with LA Galaxy and joined the youth set-up at Anfield after rejecting an offer to become manager of MK Dons.

    Rangers chairman Dave King said: “From the very beginning, talks have been extremely positive and we believe that Steven is the right man to drive Rangers forward.

    “He was extremely impressive throughout our negotiations and we are convinced that he has the necessary knowledge and temperament to lead the club to the success we all desire.

    “This a special day for our club, our fans and for Steven.”