Steven Gerrard should remain in the United States if he wants to “broaden” his coaching skills, says LA Galaxy manager Bruce Arena.<\/p>\n
The ex-Liverpool captain has spoken of his desire to return to Anfield as manager, but still has more than a year to run on his contract in the MLS.<\/p>\n
“The best coaching environment in the world is the USA,” said Arena.<\/p>\n
The Galaxy coach reckons the variety of top-flight professional leagues in the US can help Gerrard develop as a coach.<\/p>\n
Watch the full interview on Football Focus, Saturday 26 September, 12:10 BST on BBC One and the BBC Sport website.
\nAmerican football, baseball, basketball and ice hockey all have established leagues.<\/p>\n
“Stepping away from the Premier League, and away from football for 24 hours a day, will broaden his skills,” added the 64-year-old.<\/p>\n
“We have top-flight professional leagues in a variety of sports and on a daily basis it’s interesting to watch how teams and coaches respond to the different pressures on them on a daily basis.”<\/p>\n
Gerrard, 35, has already decided who he would like as his Liverpool assistant should he ever get the job – saying in his new book that he would appoint former team-mates Jamie Carragher and Xabi Alonso.<\/p>\n
However, for now, his focus is on winning trophies on the pitch – and Arena says his new signing has made a big impact Stateside.<\/p>\n
“Gerrard is very special, the impressions he has made on people are remarkable,” Arena, who managed the USA between 1998 and 2006, told BBC Sport.<\/p>\n
“That doesn’t always happen but Stevie has embraced everything here at LA Galaxy – he’s spoken to the fans, academy players and even those in the front office. He’s bought into everything.<\/p>\n
“He’s enjoyed being able to spend time with his family in public. People here are used to seeing people who have accomplished a lot so he gets away with not being noticed.<\/p>\n
“I hope we can fulfil all his playing ambitions and he enhances himself professionally for his post-playing career. He has many years left in football and I think he’ll make many more huge contributions.”<\/p>\n
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