STEVEN GERRARD is the favourite to replace Jurgen Klopp and become the next Liverpool manager.
That’s the view of bookmakers Betfair, who price the Anfield legend at just 7/4 to take the helm at his former club.
Liverpool’s disappointing start to the season shows no sign of a turnaround following last weekend’s defeat at Nottingham Forest.
It’s cranked up the pressure on Klopp, who has been tipped NOT to be at the club next season by ex-Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood.
They sit in eighth spot, ten points behind Manchester City and 12 behind leaders Arsenal at this stage.
Klopp’s current contract still has the best part of three-and-a-half years on it, having recently penned a deal until 2026.
But will he last that long in the role?
If not, Gerrard – recently sacked by Aston Villa – is in pole position to take over according to Betfair.
Gerrard had a decent spell at Rangers and many saw Villa as the stepping stone to the Anfield job, though that didn’t quite work out as planned.
He’s just ahead of current assistant manager Pep Lijnders who is next best at 2/1.
Lijnders has worked his way through the academy and been promoted to the first team to work under the German.
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou is next best at 9/2, just ahead of ex-Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel.
Tuchel has been linked with several big posts since being dismissed at Stamford Bridge and could be seen as a likely successor to his compatriot.
Julian Nagelsmann joins another midfield legend in Xabi Alonso at 10/1 in the betting, clear of Diego Simeone who is a current 20/1 shot.
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