Report: Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard firmly in the mix for 'hugely popular' return to former club

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Steven Gerrard has been without a job since January 2025.If Reds fans were asked about who embodies the club the most, almost everyone would say Gerrard after the loyalty he showed throughout his career. The former captain will always remain massively popular at Anfield, and that is still very much the case today despite going on to pastures new.Since retiring, Gerrard has made the brave step of becoming a manager, with some of his jobs going really well, while others, like at Aston Villa, proved to be a mistake.The Scouser has been without a managerial role since leaving Al Ettifaq at the start of the year, but now he might just be in line for a return to one of his former clubs.Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty ImagesSteven Gerrard could be the next Rangers managerHis time in Saudi Arabia did not prove to be the most fruitful, just like his time at Villa Park, with many now perhaps having the opinion that he is not a very good manager.However, some may forget the job he did at Rangers, with Gerrard winning the Scottish league title with them in 2021, their first for 10 years.He is still ‘hugely popular’ among the fanbase too, and after Russell Martin’s sacking, The Guardian are reporting that he might be the one to take over.They state that Gerrard is ‘under strong consideration’ for the role, with this being something he might welcome with open arms due to the lack of options he has had since leaving Saudi Arabia.Martin was sacked on Sunday night after their 1-1 draw with Falkirk, a result that has left Rangers 11 points off the top of the table.READ MORE: Gary Lineker names the one Liverpool player who is clearly missing Trent Alexander-Arnold the mostFans even surrounded the team bus after the game to prove further their dislike towards Martin, suggesting that opting for Gerrard might be a safe bet given how much he is loved up there.The Scouser would certainly have a tough job on his hands to get them back to where many will think they belong, but it could also be the golden chance that he has been waiting for.Steven Gerrard must take the Rangers jobWhen it was first confirmed that Gerrard would be venturing into the world of management, almost everyone assumed that he would be the successor to Jurgen Klopp if things went well.However, his time at Aston Villa saw his chances quickly fade away, with his options now much more limited than ever before.His average time in Saudi Arabia did not help matters either, with Gerrard now needing a good level job to prove himself once again.With that said, a return to Rangers would be the perfect option, especially due to the predicament they find themselves in, as if he can turn their fortunes around, he might get another shot in the Premier League one day.