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title: "Jurgen Klopp promises to support Gerrard with U18s"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Abdullah Mulla"
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published: "2017-07-11T14:02:12Z"
modified: "2017-07-11T14:02:12Z"
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# Jurgen Klopp promises to support Gerrard with U18s

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is looking forward to working alongside Steven Gerrard as the former midfielder prepares for his first full season in charge of the youngsters, according to a report on [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/10944550/jurgen-klopp-pledges-support-for-steven-gerrard-with-liverpool-u18s).

The German manager is ready to help the Liverpool legend whenever he needs it and is also happy to give advice to Gerrard during the season.

Gerrard is preparing to take his squad of youngsters for their first pre-season friendly against Burton Albion behind closed doors and Klopp is determined to help nurture the young talents alongside Gerrard.

![Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2017/07/689819468.jpg)

“I can imagine how excited he is,” said Klopp as he spoke to the club’s official website.

“It will be a fantastic time for him. Of course, we’ll have a close relationship with him and the U23s, we always had it.

“It’s very important for us because that’s our next generation and we want to help them as much as we can. Of course we’ll be in close contact.”

The Liverpool manager is excited about the youth system in place at Liverpool which is providing him with opportunities to promote the young players into the first team.

Gerrard will be hoping that his experience and stature as a Liverpool legend will rub off onto his young side to motivate them to reach the top level of the game.