Pundit Peter Crouch reckons new Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard will follow in the footsteps of Premier. After the game, Gerrard said: “I know Ashley extremely well and he’s been absolutely outstanding since we walked through the door. Gerrard compared to Klopp, Guardiola as ‘born winner’ backed for Aston Villa success. They now take the next chapter in their rivalry to the touchline on Saturday. The 36-year-old, now in his second spell at Villa, got an assist in the victory over Brighton. Steven Gerrard is IN-FORM and in the new EA SPORTS FIFA Team of the Week. Steven Gerrard and Patrick Vieira were involved in some fierce hard-hitting contests in the early 2000s. Meanwhile, Gerrard has lauded veteran wide man Ashley Young for his impact both on and off the pitch. It’s in his blood.’ Villa man has coach-like presence – Gerrard ‘They manage every minute of the game, living it from start to finish, and that is what Stevie possesses. ‘All of the top managers now - Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola, Thomas Tuchel being the best trio - are transparently emotional. Pochettino now clear favourite to take over at a desperate Manchester United He’s emotional, can get a bit angry and that passion shines through. ‘I was interested to see what he had to say, because Stevie is one of those characters you can take a lot from, and he said all the right things. ‘His press conference last week was very revealing, making sure he relayed that this job is not just a stepping stone to Anfield. ‘The main thing with Stevie is that he backs himself and I really enjoy watching his media commitments,’ he added. And success would surprise nobody, especially those who know him.’Ĭrouch reckons the Liverpool legend’s personality is perfect for him to thrive as a head coach. ‘That dedication should stand him in good stead to make a success of this Premier League lark. Writing about Gerrard on his Daily Mail column, Crouch said: ‘He just loves it, doesn’t he? Watch him celebrate those two goals on his first day in the Aston Villa dugout. They travel to Crystal Palace on Saturday at 15:00. Villa fans will be hoping for a similarly inspiring performance in their next match. Late goals from Ollie Watkins and Tyrone Mings saw them end their abysmal five-game losing streak. Gerrard was successful in his first game since taking over as the Villans beat Brighton 2-0 at home. At his first press conference, he insisted the focus should be on a club as big as Villa. Steven Gerrard had the best possible start as a Premier League manager, but there is work to be done at Villa. Many see the Villa job as a form of audition for Liverpool, as it is Gerrard’s first time managing in the Premier League.īut the former midfielder is keen to stress that is not the case. His remit is to steer them clear of the relegation zone and ultimately back into Europe. Gerrard, 41, ended his successful spell with Rangers to replace boyhood fan Dean Smith at Villa Park. Pundit Peter Crouch reckons new Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard will follow in the footsteps of Premier League-winning duo Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola.
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