Jurgen Klopp Reveals Arne Slot’s Liverpool Successor to Fans

Jurgen Klopp has long been a supporter of Steven Gerrard as a potential future manager for Liverpool. His comments from 2021 have resurfaced recently, particularly after Klopp announced his own departure from the club.

Klopp’s Support for Gerrard

In December 2021, while Gerrard was managing Aston Villa, Klopp was asked if he saw Gerrard as a future Liverpool manager. Klopp confidently responded, saying, “Oh yes I do, absolutely. I believe it will definitely happen. Good for everyone.” This endorsement underscores Gerrard’s esteemed position within the club.

Gerrard’s Coaching Journey

Gerrard began his managerial career with Liverpool’s Under-18 team after retiring as a player in 2016. His coaching experience developed significantly during Klopp’s tenure at Liverpool. He later moved to Rangers in 2018, where he achieved remarkable success.

• In 2021, Gerrard led Rangers to their first Scottish Premiership title in a decade.
• He ended Celtic’s nine-year title streak with this historic win.
• In November 2021, Aston Villa appointed him as manager, a position Klopp praised.

Future Prospects

Klopp expressed that Gerrard is a promising manager, stating, “Stevie is doing really well, and he’s very young from a manager’s point of view.” Despite speculations, Gerrard maintained his focus on his duties at Villa, dismissing suggestions that matches against Liverpool served as an audition for the prestigious role.

Klopp also countered the belief that a manager must win trophies to be considered for the Liverpool post. He remarked, “It’s more important that the club is stable and the manager improves things. Everything Stevie has done looks like it’s heading in the right direction.”

Current Situations

Despite being tipped for the role, Gerrard is currently not holding any club management position. After his stint with Al-Ettifaq ended in January 2025, he has taken on punditry roles.

On the other hand, Liverpool appointed Arne Slot as their manager in 2024. His first season concluded with the team winning the 2024/25 Premier League championship, marking him as the first Dutch manager to achieve this feat.

As discussions about Liverpool’s future leadership continue, Klopp’s affirmation of Gerrard’s capabilities will likely resonate as the club moves forward.