Ex-Liverpool captains suffers MLS heartbreak
Steven Gerrard is thought to be planning to announce his retirement as a player after playing his last game for LA Galaxy last night- as the MLS side were knocked out of the playoffs on penalties against Colorado Rapids.
Gerrard left Liverpool in 2018 and signed an 18 month contract on the West Coast.
But that appeared to come to an end tonight when their playoff journey was cut short.
Gerrard stepped up first and put his penalty past ex-Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard, but several of his team mates couldn’t follow him, including Ashley Cole, who missed the crucial spot kick.
It’s set to signal the start of a new chapter for Gerrard, with a return to Liverpool as a potential coach reported to be on the cards.
Jurgen Klopp has previously opened the door for the legend to return to Anfield,
The Reds boss said: “Steven Gerrard, and it will be a really big surprise probably, is always so welcome at Liverpool FC. You cannot imagine how welcome.
“So there is absolutely no problem. But everything which we have already or will speak to each other about stays in this situation (between us).
“That’s how I know Stevie and that’s how I am. But nobody should be worried that there is no space for Steven Gerrard, everything will be fine, 100%.”
By Ben Kelly – @benkelly_10
