Steven Gerrard runs scared from Brendan Rodgers challenge | OneFootball

Steven Gerrard has rejected the opportunity to return to Rangers. The Liverpool legend was expected to replace Russell Martin; who oversaw a disastrous start to the campaign.

Gerrard has, however, decided against pitting himself against Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic as he looks to get his managerial career back on track. The 45-year-old had held talks with the Rangers board in London and it has been suggested that talks had been progressing.

Despite the claims on social media from Rangers fans about Gerrard’s imminent return, the ex-Liverpool captain has decided that it is not the right move for him, likely owing to the precarious position that he finds himself in after being sacked from Aston Villa and Al Ettifaq.

Rodgers will have relished the opportunity to face off against his former captain. Although, the decision from Gerrard will leave the Rangers board scrambling as it was clear that he was their first pick. It is believed that he withdrew from contention in the summer too, which resulted in Martin’s appointment.

Celtic face Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup Semi Final next month at Hampden Park. This is a repeat of last season’s final, in which Celtic triumphed on penalties.