Gerrard makes Liverpool return admission as he outlines future role

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It’s not always about who takes charge at Liverpool, but who might return one day, and Steven Gerrard has now given us a very clear insight into where he stands on that possibility.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYSpeaking on Stick to Football via The Overlap, the former No.8 opened up on his connection to the club and whether a return in any capacity could be on the cards.Gerrard admits Liverpool return dream remainsThe Huyton-born icon made it clear that his bond with us hasn’t faded, if anything, it’s grown stronger since he left Anfield.He said: “I’ve got a brilliant connection with the club, I always have.

Probably a stronger connection since I left, they’ve always been unbelievable.”That connection is something we’ve continued to see, whether it’s through Legends matches or his presence around the club, with the 45-year-old consistently speaking about Liverpool with genuine affection.Gerrard went even further when asked about a future role, leaving little doubt about his willingness to help if called upon.He added: “Any help or area I could help the club in, obviously, I’d try and do it if I could.”However, when it comes to the biggest job of all, replacing the current boss Arne Slot, the former midfielder struck a more cautious tone.He admitted: “Of course, that would be a dream, but I think, would I be ready for it right now, to take it over a long period of time, probably not.”Gerrard open to assistant role under right conditionsWhat’s particularly interesting is that Gerrard didn’t shut the door on returning in a different capacity, even if it meant stepping back from the main role.When asked about working as part of a coaching staff, he was refreshingly honest about how that decision would depend on the situation.He said: “It depends who it is, how the conversation goes, and does he need me? What does he think I can offer?”That willingness to adapt shows a different side to the former England international, one that perhaps reflects his growth since moving into management.There have been doubts in Gerrard’s ability to be the manager from former teammates but a return as an assistant could be the perfect fit.The Liverpool legend also made it clear that ego wouldn’t stand in the way if the opportunity was right.He explained: “You’d have to understand it before you sign up to it, what the role is, and it’s to support the manager, it’s to be that assistant.”And crucially, he finished with a statement that will resonate with every supporter.“I would do it for Liverpool Football Club if I was asked and they felt that I was the right man to do it, I’d be up for it, of course.”With debate around the manager’s future continuing and pressure building around results, Gerrard’s comments feel timely, not because anything is imminent, but because they remind us that some connections never really fade.