Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher says Steven Gerrard is seen as Jurgen Klopp's long-term successor due to his work with Rangers rather than his name.

Gerrard is tipped to replace Klopp when the German eventually decides to leave Liverpool.

“With managers it's all about timing, really," said Anfield great Carragher. “Who knows when Jurgen Klopp is going to go?

“Stevie could be having a difficult time here, he could be somewhere else or he could be absolutely flying at Rangers and people are thinking he's made for the Liverpool job. Stevie will be in the reckoning because he is Steven Gerrard. But more importantly, because he is doing really well as a manager.

“There's no doubt that the more experiences he has will enhance him in his managerial career, but there's nothing to say he couldn't go straight from Rangers to Liverpool.

“I can assure you now, however, that Steven Gerrard's focus is on trying to stop Celtic winning nine in a row and on being successful at Ibrox."