LIVERPOOL GREAT STEVEN Gerrard has confirmed that he’s returning to the club next week, but only to train.
The 35-year-old LA Galaxy midfielder had been linked with a return to his boyhood club, potentially even on loan during the MLS off-season.
But the former England star has ruled out playing for his former club again, instead going back to train under new boss Jurgen Klopp.
Working as a pundit for BT Sport, Gerrard said he was looking forward to learning from the German manager: “Next week [I'm returning]. I’m going in for a couple of weeks to work with Mr Klopp so I’m really looking forward to that; to see what he’s about and try and learn a few things off him.”
Gerrard became a Liverpool great during 17 seasons with the club before departing at the end of the 2014-15 campaign. Klopp has ruled out a playing return for the midfielder, instead saying the door is open for Gerrard to train.
When asked if a temporary transfer back to Anfield from LA is on the cards, Gerrard smiled and said: “No.”
Liverpool sit ninth in the Premier League after a confidence-boosting 4-1 win over Manchester City on Saturday.
