STEVEN GERRARD LOOKS set to take charge of a Liverpool academy team next season as he continues to work his way up the coaching ladder at the club.

After calling time on his illustrious career last summer, Gerrard has been involved in the Reds’ youth system in a non-specified role since January, and has been seen working closely with the U18 team.

When asked about Gerrard’s role within the club at a press conference this afternoon, Klopp confirmed that he’s ‘pretty sure’ the former Liverpool captain will coach a team from next year.

“There is not a real announcement in this moment, but what I can probably say is ‘yes’,” Klopp said.

“He is doing a real job at the Academy at the moment with his presence and everything, being around and giving advice and leading little or bigger sessions and all that stuff.

“They all enjoy it a lot. He especially enjoys it a lot.

“Yes, he will be the coach of a youth team next season, I’m pretty sure. But we will tell you exactly which team when we want to tell you.”

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