Report: Why Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard has decided he does not want to manage Rangers right now

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Legendary former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has opted not to return as Rangers manager.The Scouser led Rangers to an undefeated league title in 2021, but has since seen his star fall as a coach.Having left Saudi Arabian side Al Ettifaq in January, Gerrard was in the picture to return at Ibrox, three years after his exit for Aston Villa.It had looked like a good move for the 45-year-old, who may still harbour hopes of one day returning to Anfield as Liverpool manager.However, after talks over the Rangers job took place, Gerrard has reportedly turned down the chance of a move back to Glasgow.With fans no doubt disappointed over the U-turn, it has been revealed why Liverpool academy‘s greatest ever graduate has said no to his former side.Photo by Michael Regan – The FA/The FA via Getty ImagesTiming wrong for Steven Gerrard and RangersWith Gerrard keen to get his managerial career back on track and Rangers looking to bounce back from a poor time under Russell Martin, it had looked like a good time for the Liverpool legend to return.However, it seems as though timing was the primary reason behind the former midfielder saying no to the Gers.READ MORE: Liverpool give early indication of whether Ibrahima Konate will be fit to play against Man UnitedThat’s according to BBC Sport, who simply state that the ‘timing of the move’ is believed to be behind Gerrard’s decision.Gerrard’s call to turn down Rangers is described as being a ‘shock move’, with many anticipating that his return was perhaps a formality.The Liverpool hero reportedly withdrew from consideration on Saturday, leaving Rangers to consider their other options.No further elaboration is given on Gerrard’s thought process or indeed what he is likely to do next.Gerrard must be waiting for the right jobThough a return to Ibrox felt ideal for Gerrard at this juncture, it is possible that he saw the move as a step backwards.The Champions League-winning captain has always been a fierce competitor, and may want to challenge himself somewhere else instead.That he was willing to interview for the job suggests he was of course interested, so it is hard to see ‘timing’ as a legitimate reason to pull out.Alternatively, it seems clear that Gerrard is waiting for the right job to throw himself back into management.His next move will be crucial in determining whether he really is cut out for a long career in coaching or not. He absolutely has to get it right.

Clearly, Gerrard felt like Rangers was no longer the club for him.