Liverpool’s modern history was built on the foundations laid by Rafa Benitez and Steven Gerrard. And now, the two Anfield heroes are rivals for the Merseyside club.
As per Birmingham Live, the former Liverpool captain will take over at Aston Villa within the next 48 hours. Dean Smith left the club on Sunday after five Premier League losses in a row, and Gerrard will replace the former Villains boss.
Overall reaction from Liverpool fans has been positive with Gerrard set to take control of his first managerial job in the Premier League. Yet now one of the club’s greatest ever captains is a rival for the Reds. As well as Benitez
With Liverpool yet to play either Villa or Everton this season, the clashes will no doubt be emotional affairs for the Reds. Especially with Jurgen Klopp’s side challenging for the title.
Every win will matter for the Premier League giants this season And Liverpool taking on Gerrard and Benitez will be a strange set of matches given their legendary statuses at the club.
And for Liverpool supporters on social media, the thought of taking on Gerrard and Benitez as Premier League rivals is an unusual thought that is now days away from becoming a reality.
Liverpool fans realise Gerrard and Benitez are now rivals
Gerrard and Benitez did a lot for Liverpool in the 21st century. Moreover, for fans on social media, they are dreading the emotional baggage the fixtures between Villa and Everton will now bring.
Here’s what some Liverpool fans had to say about facing off against Gerrard and Benitez on Twitter…
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