According to reporter Jacobs, Gerrard decided to withdraw from the competition for the Rangers coach position.
According to previous media reports, Gerrard is a popular candidate for the new Rangers coach. Jacobs revealed that Gerrard held talks with Rangers about returning to coaching. The negotiations were very active and a comprehensive agreement was almost reached.
But Gerrard decided to withdraw from the competition for the Rangers coach position. He believed that the time was not yet ripe for a return, and the two parties agreed to leave the door open for future cooperation.
Gerrard coached the Rangers from 2018 to 2021.