Jurgen Klopp hasn't ruled out the possibility of Steven Gerrard replacing him as Liverpool boss in the future.
The 54-year-old recently signed a new contract which will keep him at the Reds until 2026 - meaning he will become the first Reds manager to have lasted over a decade in charge since Tom Watson in the early 1900s. Klopp previously suggested he would be leaving in two years' time, but has committed his long-term future to the club.
During his time at Anfield, Klopp has lifted the Premier League, the Champions League and the League Cup, and has the opportunity to complete the set when his side face Chelsea in the FA Cup final on Saturday. They could still also win the quadruple this season should they beat the Blues, Real Madrid and if results go their way in the league.
However, next on their agenda is a trip to Gerrard's Villa on Tuesday. When asked about whether the former Liverpool midfielder could replace him, Klopp was coy about the potential move.
He said: "My possible successor? Yes, of course, it's possible. I have no idea, it's not my decision to make. So I think it's possible, that's it."
Liverpool currently sit three points behind leaders Manchester City in the Premier League with three matches to go following their 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. Heung min-Son gave Spurs the lead mid-way through the second-half, before Luis Diaz equalised for the Reds.
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It wasn't enough for them to close the gap on City, with Pep Guardiola's side 5-0 winners over Newcastle United on Sunday. A Raheem Sterling brace and goals from Aymeric Laporte, Rodri and Phil Foden gave City a comfortable victory over the Magpies - a win that has took them closer to lifting their fourth top-flight title in five seasons.
The Reds need all three points at Villa Park to keep the pressure on City, who face Wolves on Wednesday. It has been an indifferent season for Gerrard's side as they try to cement a mid-table finish.
Villa secured back-to-back victories with a 3-1 success over relegation-threatened Burnley at the weekend and they will be keen to make it three in a row against the Reds. With Gerrard having played the vast majority of his career at Liverpool, there is an extra incentive for him to get a result, too.
