Dirk Kuyt looking to become Liverpool coach under Steve Gerrard if he takes over as boss one day after Rangers title win
DIRK KUYT has issued a plea for a coaching role at Liverpool - if Steven Gerrard replaces Jurgen Klopp.
Anfield boss Klopp has come under ever-increasing pressure, with the fallen Premier League champions slumping to a sixth straight home loss on Sunday.
Meanwhile Kop icon Gerrard's managerial stock has soared after leading Rangers to a first Scottish Premiership title in a decade.
Dutch striker Kuyt spent six seasons alongside the England midfielder at Anfield before leaving for Fenerbahce in 2012.
The 40-year-old has voiced his intentions to boss a club outright since retiring in 2018.
But he has now declared his ambition to be part of a managerial dream team at Anfield.
Kuyt told Dutch broadcaster Ziggo Sport: "I think it would be great if Steven Gerrard went on to manage Liverpool.
"He is a child of the club, and he spent his entire playing career with Liverpool.
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"Hopefully he will go on to experience similar levels of success as a manager.
"I get on very well with him, and we are still in contact with one another from time to time.
"If he wanted me to be his assistant I would like that a lot.
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"In principle I see myself going on to work as a head coach, but there are always exceptions.
"And this would certainly be one of them."
Liverpool have slumped to EIGHTH in the Premier League, 22 points behind leaders Manchester City, following their 1-0 home loss to Fulham.
They face RB Leipzig on Wednesday in the Champions League Round of 16, defending a 2-0 first leg lead.