Liverpool Legend Steven Gerrard Retires After 19 Years of Football Career, Opting For A Coaching Career?

Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard had announced his retirement on Thursday after 19 years of a successful football career. Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard also might opt for a coaching position as several Premier League FA wanted him to be part of their coaching system.

According to Liverpool Echo, the 36-year-old Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard decided to hang up his shoes after following the end of his 18-month contract with LA Galaxy. The Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard enjoyed a glittering career and scored 186 goals for Liverpool in 710 appearances in time spanning 17 years. Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard was the longest-serving captain in the Liverpool history and took his men to Champions League glory in 2005.

Steven Gerrard has retired. A giant of our game. A Liverpool & England great. Chuffed to do his farewell interview: https://t.co/o9FjfS08d4

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) November 24, 2016

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard said that he felt lucky to have amazing experiences and so many wonderful highlights over the course of his 19-year football career. "I have had an unbelievable career and I am very thankful for each and every moment of my time at Liverpool, England, and LA Galaxy. I had also fulfilled my childhood dream by putting on the famous red shirt of Liverpool for decades."

BBC Sports News reported that Liverpool Football Club manager Jurgen Klopp had a talk of Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard returning to the Premier League club in a coaching role, He said that Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard should be given a room and space to jump in and learn something new.

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard told the media regarding the coach position. As a matter of fact, Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard definitely has dreams of being part of the management or even assisting the manager and being behind the scenes.

In 2005, Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard was honored as the UEFA Club Footballer of the Year and won the Ballon d'Or Bronze Award. He has also been named in the PFA Team of the Year eight times, the UEFA Team of the Year, and FIFA World XI three times.

The Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard was named PFA Players' Player of the Year in 2006 and the FWA Footballer of the Year in 2009. He was also considered as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation and came second to Kenny Dalglish in the 100 Players Who Shook The World.

What impact do you think Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard can give if he opts to be part of the coaching system?