Great expectations followed Steven Gerrard to the West Midlands after a successful spell in Glasgow, although it would ultimately be too challenging a move for the legendary former Liverpool star.
However, if a report from Football Insider is to be believed, it appears the former midfielder now has his eyes set on Premier League redemption by replacing Jesse Marsch at Leeds.
This follows failed attempts by the Whites to secure a nomination from their current roster, which could pave the way for Scouser’s return to managerial duty.
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With a managerial win rate of 59.3% (according to footystats), heavily weighted by his time as Rangers head coach, the Elland Road-based outfit would perhaps hope to see more from the manager who guided the Gers back to a title. of league. before the dominance of Celtic.
However, it represents another big risk for Gerrard himself at a time when the Englishman could perhaps wait until the summer to have a full pre-season with a new club.
Assuming he still has an eye on an eventual return to Liverpool, whenever that happens, few would blame the 42-year-old for choosing to be patient until another opportunity arose.
Likewise, of course, the Champions League winner is not one to shy away from a challenge, so we wouldn’t be entirely surprised to see him take the reins in Yorkshire if given the opportunity.
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