Jurgen Klopp has revealed he spoke to Steven Gerrard on Friday morning following the Liverpool legend's sacking at Aston Villa.
The former Reds captain, who has often been touted as a future Liverpool manager, was dismissed on Thursday night after Villa's 3-0 loss away at Fulham left them above the Premier League relegation zone on goal difference alone.
Despite the setback, Klopp has backed Gerrard to bounce back strongly and enjoy success again in his next managerial role. However, the German does hope that the 42-year-old, who worked as Under-18s manager at Anfield for a season, takes some time off before plotting his return.
