Stephen Gerrard Will Return To Liverpool As A Coach - Gerard Houllier

Gerard Houllier expects Steven Gerrard to return to Liverpool in a coaching capacity once his playing days come to an end. On Friday, the Reds captain announced his intention to leave Anfield and move abroad at the end of the current season when his contract runs out, with a move to Major League Soccer widely anticipated.

His decision brings to an end a long association with the club but Houllier – who gave Gerrard his debut in 1998 – does not think that he will be away from Liverpool for long.

WORLD CUP: Karim Benzema Is A World Class Player Says Gerard Houllier

Gerard Houllier thinks France forward Karim Benzema is nipping at the heels of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as one of the best players in the world.

After claiming the Champions League and Copa del Rey in a highly successful season with Real Madrid, Benzema has continued his impressive form with three goals in Les Bleus’ two group games at the World Cup. The 26-year-old’s performances for his national side in Brazil have seemingly quashed criticism about his ability to convert his domestic form to the international stage for his nation.

And Houllier admits that the striker's recent outings in the France shirt show that he is not too far behind the likes of Ronaldo and Messi as a "world-class player".