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Steven Gerrard set for training stint with Liverpool

Steven Gerrard has said he can't wait to work with Jurgen Klopp
Steven Gerrard has said he can't wait to work with Jurgen Klopp

Steven Gerrard has confirmed he will train with former club Liverpool next week and is relishing the opportunity to work with Jurgen Klopp.

LA Galaxy midfielder Gerrard has ruled out a return to a playing role with Liverpool and is only training at Melwood during the MLS close season.

The 35-year-old said on BT Sport's Champions League coverage: "I'm going to go in for a couple of weeks and 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 from him."

Gerrard played his final competitive game for the club in the 6-1 hammering at Stoke City in the final game of last season, joining LA Galaxy in the summer on an 18-month deal.

The MLS side were beaten in the Western Conference play-offs by Seattle Sounders last month, bringing Gerrard's debut season stateside to a premature end.

Klopp had left the door open to a return for the midfielder, saying earlier this month: "I had contact with Stevie. We had one phone call and a few messages and of course I think I said the doors are always open.

"Stevie is a legend at this club and if he's here in Liverpool and he's young and healthy enough to want to train that is absolutely no problem.

"Nothing else - he didn't ask (about playing) so I don't have to think about it. He is an LFC legend and our doors are always open."

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