Jibrin5 Reasons why Steven Gerrard may be a great Leicester appointment
Following the seismic six-point deduction imposed on February 5, 2026, Leicester City now find themselves 21st in the English Football League Championship. LCFC are surviving by the narrowest of margins, relying solely on goal difference. As interim boss Andy King gets the squad ready for tonight’s February 10 showdown with Southampton, reports from Football Insider indicate Steven Gerrard is emerging as a genuinely viable option to steady the ship at the King Power.
Is Steven Gerrard the right man for Leicester City?
First and foremost, Gerrard’s capacity to break dominance is well established — even if it came in the Scottish Premiership. On March 7, 2021, he guided Rangers to their first league title in ten years, completing the campaign unbeaten with 102 points and a remarkable 25-point cushion over long-time rivals Celtic.
Secondly, the Liverpool legend’s defensive structure is top-class when provided with the appropriate personnel — an attribute currently absent at Filbert Way. During that same historic season, his Glasgow outfit conceded just 13 goals across 38 matches. That level of discipline and organisation is exactly what the current Foxes — who have leaked 47 goals in 31 games this campaign — are crying out for.
Thirdly, Gerrard would bring instant authority and elite-level experience into a dressing room now lacking senior figures such as Jamie Vardy, Wilfred Ndidi and others. The 45-year-old commands widespread respect throughout the game.
Fourthly, his well-documented tactical adaptability. Gerrard frequently deploys a 4-3-3 system featuring ‘inside forwards’, an approach that could finally unleash the vast potential of Abdul Fatawu, while also providing Stephy Mavididi with a timely lift.
More capable than some imagine
Finally, the former midfielder’s recent spell at Al-Ettifaq, which concluded on January 30, 2025, saw him record an 80.6 per cent pass completion rate. Furthermore, he helped improve the club’s league position despite navigating a challenging mid-season downturn — suggesting he is far more structured than some critics believe.
Gerrard posted a career-best 64.8% win rate at Rangers. However, his subsequent transition to the Premier League saw that figure fall to 32.5% over 40 matches with Aston Villa. It remains a measured gamble for the City hierarchy.
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