Stick to Football Gerrard: Liverpool, Salah Advice, Rangers Success & Alonso for Slot? | Stick to Football EP 123
Apr 2, 2026
Steven Gerrard, former Liverpool and England captain turned manager who led Rangers to a title, joins the conversation. He reflects on Liverpool’s struggles, offers private advice to Mo Salah and weighs in on managerial pressures. He also discusses his coaching path from Rangers to Saudi, his influences like Rafa and Xabi, and whether he’d return to Liverpool in a supporting role.
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Why Liverpool Look Two Faced This Season
- Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool's current struggles are a mix of squad ageing and managerial transition rather than a single fault.
- He says issues began at the back end of last season, showing up in cup finals and inconsistent league displays across the pitch.
Gerrard Called Salah To Urge A Dignified Exit
- Gerrard recounts texting and speaking directly to Mohamed Salah as a friend, urging him to leave on his own terms after tensions with the manager.
- He describes Salah as emotional and upset around the period he was being subbed and rotated.
Why Gerrard Chose To Leave Liverpool For LA
- Gerrard describes leaving Liverpool for LA Galaxy as driven by a desire to keep playing rather than sit on the bench; he now says he would have preferred a one-year extension at Liverpool in hindsight.
- He credits Klopp's arrival as something he wished he'd experienced longer as a player.