Once touted as the next Steven Gerrard, former Liverpool midfielder Jordan Rossiter has been released by Shrewsbury Town at the age of 28, leaving him without a club.

He led both Liverpool and England at youth level, and his leadership skills and competitive nature in midfield drew comparisons with Gerrard.

After leaving Anfield, Rossiter played for clubs including Rangers, Bury, Fleetwood Town and Bristol Rovers.

His stint at Shrewsbury saw him loaned out to Oldham Athletic midway through this season, but he only managed 26 appearances across both clubs this year.

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Shrewsbury has now released him, marking a stark contrast to the promising career trajectory he once had.

His only appearance under the German manager was a brief 13-minute stint off the bench in a forgettable Europa League match against Sion.

A persistent hamstring issue and fierce competition for spots in Liverpool's midfield led to Rossiter being sold to Rangers.

There, he briefly worked with Gerrard, who took over as manager two years later.

Unfortunately, an injury relapse at Ibrox set Rossiter on a difficult journey of battling his own body, which has ultimately left him without a club.

Being likened to a legend can sometimes put undue pressure on young players, but Rossiter chooses to reflect on being dubbed the 'next Gerrard' in a pragmatic way.

"No, I never saw it like that," he said in a 2020 interview with The Athletic, when quizzed if the Gerrard comparisons took a toll.
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