Report: Steven Gerrard is now open to taking a managerial role away from Liverpool
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Steven Gerrard has long been mooted as a potential Liverpool manager, though his future seems to be away from Anfield.During some difficult runs under Arne Slot this season, fans have asked for Gerrard to be appointed on an interim basis for the remainder of 2025/26.Elsewhere, the former captain admitted he would help Liverpool any way he could. However, it could now be the case that after a break from management, the Englishman returns to the dugout in the Championship with Bristol City.
Who replaces Mohamed Salah against Man United on Sunday? 👀 Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Steven Gerrard could become Bristol City managerHis last managerial role came to an end in January 2025 when he left Al-Ettifaq.Prior to that, the 45-year-old had a mixed spell with Aston Villa and spent three years in Scotland with Rangers.Gerrard was linked to Middlesbrough earlier this season when Rob Edwards left for Wolverhampton Wanderers, but that job went to Kim Hellberg.Now, as the 2025/26 campaign nears its close, clubs are starting to plan for the future, and Bristol City are interested in the Liverpool legend.According to The Independent, Gerrard is contemplating a return to management, and The Robins would like to persuade him to become their new head coach.He is ‘understood to be open’ to taking over Bristol City, who are currently managed by another former Red, Roy Hodgson. Are Liverpool making the right call by sticking with Arne Slot? 🤔 What does he need to do to get the fans and players back on side?Credit: Stuart Franklin/UEFA/Getty Images How Roy Hodgson has fared as Bristol City managerHodgson took the Bristol City job in March, with the understanding he would step down once 2025/26 was over.The Robins were already pretty much safe from relegation at the time and had no real chance of making the play-offs.As a result, not a lot was expected of the former England manager, who will oversee his final game against Stoke City on May 2.So far, he has guided Bristol City to two wins, two draws and two defeats in the second tier of English football.They are 13th in the table ahead of the final gameweek, and can finish as high as 11th with a win over Stoke.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox