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Why ‘Player’ Should Not Be Part of Any Steven Gerrard Role Back at Liverpool
- Updated: November 18, 2016
Speculation surrounding Steven Gerrard’s future increased this week with the confirmation of the midfielder’s exit from Los Angeles Galaxy.
Gerrard has returned to England following his 18 months in Major League Soccer, with some observers describing his stint in the USA as a disappointment.
“I would say that although we saw a few flashes from Gerrard in his time with Galaxy, he never lived up to expectations,” Fox Soccer’s Keith Costigan told Bleacher Report at the end of October.
A more damning assessment was provided by the Guardian’s Graham Ruthven, who wrote that “Gerrard never fully committed to his MLS task,” citing his numerous trips back to England, where he even took on media responsibilities on the opposite side of the Atlantic to his club team.
Confirming his exit from Galaxy, Gerrard admitted his disappointment at not lifting an MLS Cup, but attention now turns to the 36-year-old’s future.
“I am now looking forward to spending time with my family as I consider the next stage of my career,” he said in a club statement. “It’s certainly not the end of me, in football terms. I’ve got a lot of things to consider over the coming weeks and months. I’m sure I’ll be back involved in the game. I’ve got options on the pitch, off the pitch.”
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Gerrard has been linked in recent weeks with a reunion with former manager Brendan Rodgers at Celtic, per the Daily Record.
But two days after the former Liverpool and England captain’s departure was confirmed, he was linked with the vacant manager’s job at League One side Milton Keynes Dons, per BBC Sport’s Phil Shepka.
It’s quite the curveball and would seemingly put an end to Gerrard’s playing career. It’s worth noting that his Galaxy registration doesn’t expire until January, so he couldn’t play for a new club until then anyway.
That this link has been published from a journalist with connections at MK Dons suggests it’s the club seeking to link with the player.
Shepka said “Steven Gerrard and MK Dons have been in contact over the vacant manager’s role.” You can assume that’s MK Dons making, or seeking to make, contact with Gerrard. What we don’t know is if that contact even led to discussions.
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