Steven George Gerrard MBE (born 30 May 1980) is an English professional football manager and former player who manages Scottish Premiership club Rangers.
He spent the majority of his playing career as a central midfielder for Liverpool, with most of that time spent as club captain, as well as captaining the England national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time,
Gerrard was awarded the UEFA Club Footballer of the Year award in 2005, and the Ballon d'Or Bronze Award. In 2009, Zinedine Zidane and Pelé said that they considered Gerrard to be the best footballer in the world.
Rangers to sign Fashion Sakala as Alfredo Morelos’ strike partner and not his replacement. The Oostende forward announced on Saturday that he is joining Gers on a free transfer.
Former Ibrox defender Bates faced Sakala while on loan at Belgian side Cercle Brugge and believes the 24-year-old can add something different to Steven Gerrard’s side.
Many see Sakala as the man to fill the boots of Morelos, who will attract interest this summer. But Bates says they’d work well as a duo, with the Colombian’s strength and power alongside the Zambian’s pace.
Bates told MailSport: “It will be difficult for Sakala with Alfredo still there but it could also work out well because of the way he plays.Get all the latest Rangers news sent straight to your.
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