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'Perfect' Steven Gerrard will replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss one day, says Martin Skrtel... but former Reds defender admits he thought Jamie Carragher was 'the one' who would become a top manager

Former Liverpool centre-back Martin Skrtel has admitted he sees Steven Gerrard becoming the next manager of the Merseyside club after Jurgen Klopp departs.

The Slovakian, who retired from the professional game after 21 years in May, said Gerrard had the personality to become the 'perfect' manager for Liverpool after Klopp.

Speaking to The Times, Skrtel praised Gerrard, saying that he hoped the current Aston Villa boss could do a 'good job' there before moving north to Merseyside.

Martin Skrtel has said that Steven Gerrard will prove to be the 'perfect' manager for Liverpool
The Slovakian international spent a total of eight years on Merseyside alongside Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher

He said: 'At the moment we have Jurgen Klopp and he is the best man for the job.