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Jordan Rossiter was touted as being the next Steven Gerrard at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)

Former Liverpool midfielder Jordan Rossiter was once hailed as the club's next Steven Gerrard.

He's a great talent."

Jordan Rossiter linked up with Gerrard at Rangers(Image: SNS Group)

Despite being favoured by Rodgers, the Northern Irishman's sacking and Klopp's arrival at the club subsequently ended Rossiter's time on Merseyside.



His only appearance under the German was a 13-minute cameo off the bench in a forgettable Europa League tie against Sion.

An aggravated hamstring problem and an intense battle for places in Liverpool's midfield saw Rossiter sold to Rangers, whereas fate would have it, he briefly worked with Gerrard, who was appointed manager of the club two years later.

Jordan Rossiter worked with Jurgen Klopp for a short time at Liverpool(Image: Liverpool Echo)

An injury flare-up at Ibrox sent Rossiter down an unfortunate path of battling against his body, which has ultimately led him to be without a club.

Comparisons to such colossal and influential figures can often adversely affect young players.

And despite Rossiter's career with Liverpool perhaps pointing to such an instance, the midfielder looks at his time as the Kop's 'next Steven Gerrard' in a reflective light.

"No, I never saw it like that," he told The Athletic in 2020, when asked if the Gerrard remarks ever weighed heavy.

"I was just thinking, 'Next Steven Gerrard?

If I have 10 per cent of the career Steven Gerrard has had, then I will have had a great career.'"

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