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Kop legend Steven Gerrard has revealed he remains in contact with Jurgen Klopp - but says there are no plans in place for him to return to Liverpool in a coaching role.

The Kop legend is expected to retire from playing when his contract with LA Galaxy expires at the end of the 2016 Major League Soccer season.

Gerrard, who is working towards his UEFA A Licence, is keen to make the move into coaching and has received a number of offers.

However, the 36-year-old midfielder, who was invited by Klopp to train with the Reds squad at Melwood last December, accepts that there isn't currently a vacancy on Liverpool's backroom staff.

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Speaking to virtual reality company Laduma ( Laduma.co.uk ), Gerrard said: “People need to understand that Jurgen Klopp is his own man.

“He’s got his own team of people around him that he is very happy and content with.

“Of course I’ve got a huge Liverpool connection and Liverpool is in my heart and always will be but there’s nothing to really comment on.

“There’s no future decision to work with Klopp, I get on really well with him, we’re in contact but there’s no job opportunity there at the moment.

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“There’s nothing for me to say on the matter really, only that I’m a big fan of him.

“I hope he brings success back to Liverpool next season and I’ll be supporting him from over here.

“If I had something to say I wouldn’t keep supporters waiting. I’m not the type of person that will keep something under my hat and sort of wait and delay but there is absolutely nothing to say on my future beyond this MLS season at the moment.”

The MLS regular season ends in late October and Gerrard, who also works as a pundit for BT Sport, has previously indicated that this campaign would be the last of his illustrious playing career.

“I know I’m in the twilight, I know I’m coming to the end pretty soon,” he said.

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“I just want to try and enjoy every last moment really.

“The one thing I’m going to miss, walking on to the pitch. I’m going to miss that buzz very much because that’s what I play the game for.”

The former Reds skipper is loving life in California but he's also relishing the prospect of returning to the UK and visiting the redeveloped Anfield with its 54,000 capacity when the new Main Stand is completed.

“It’s my favourite stadium,” he said.

“You know, those fans are very unique and special. They follow the team all over the world in the numbers.

“Some of the atmospheres I’ve played in at Anfield are difficult to describe, the noise and the passion and the atmosphere.

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“I’m just really happy and pleased that they are developing that stadium and not moving to a new stadium because it’s got a lot of history there and a lot of special moments.

“I’m really looking forward in the future to go back and watch Liverpool there and enjoy the atmosphere.

“I’ve lived in Liverpool all of my life so I’m always going to have a special bond towards the city and the people.

“And that’ll always be my base moving forward because you know, I’m a Scouser. I’m a home boy but I’m absolutely loving this experience.”