STEVEN GERRARD is NOT ready for the Liverpool job despite ending Rangers’ title hoodoo on Sunday.
That’s according to Anfield legend Mark Lawrenson, who believes hiring Gerrard would be a huge gamble should Jurgen Klopp depart this summer.
Liverpool would be taking a gamble if they appoint Steven Gerrard as boss this summerCredit: Rex Features
Mark Lawrenson believes the job would come too soon despite Rangers’ title winCredit: Getty – Contributor
Rangers secured their first league title in ten years on Sunday after Celtic drew 0-0 at Dundee United.
The Gers are 20 points clear of their fierce rivals, with the chance to celebrate in their next domestic clash, at Celtic Park on March 21.
By securing their 55th title, Rangers deprived their fellow Glaswegians of a tenth successive league triumph.
And Fans took to the streets in celebration despite breaking coronavirus lockdown protocols.
But there are now questions over Gerrard’s Ibrox future following former club Liverpool’s shocking downturn.
The Reds suffered a sixth consecutive home defeat at the weekend as Fulham triumphed on Merseyside.
And reports claim Klopp could soon be departing after looking to have lost his Anfield mojo.
Club legend Gerrard is seen by many as the obvious candidate to succeed the German.
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And old team-mate Dirk Kuyt has already expressed his desire to work alongside Gerrard at their former stomping ground.
But former Red Lawrenson reckons the job would come too early for Gerrard if he is offered it this summer.
He told BBC Sport: “There has always been the issue of whether Steven will manage Liverpool or not.
“Due to Liverpool’s poor season, everyone is saying ‘Steven will be next, Steven will be next’, so that shout has grown louder.
“What I would say is that, for all the success at Rangers, managing Liverpool is on a different spectrum.
“It would be a massive step. It would be a big gamble for the club’s owners – Fenway Sports Group – to appoint him.”
Watch Rangers star Morelos slug from champagne bottle and Goldson open minibus door as they leave title party
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
