Steven Gerrard announced his retirement from playing on Thursday morning and is now considering his next steps in the world of football.
The former England captain turned down the chance to manage League One MK Dons and has been widely-tipped for anreturn in some capacity to his cherished Liverpool.
ManagerJürgen Klopp has confirmed the Anfield door is always opentothe former Champions League winner, but has found the constant speculation irritating.
BREAKING: Former @LFC and @England captain Steven Gerrard has announced his retirement from professional football. #SSNHQ
While many would relish seeingGerrard back in a coaching role at the club, where he played the vast majority of his career,former Liverpool teammate Didi Hamann has suggested thatthe Reds shoulderr on the side of caution.
Speaking to thePaddy Powerblog, the former German international, who scored the final goal at the old Wembley stadium,tried todebunk certain myths around the inner-workings of football clubs.
"People always say that coaches need someone with them at a team that ˜knows the history of the club'," Hamann said.
"But sometimes it is better to start fresh, with no ties to anyone and head in with a clear mind.Klopp didn't have anyone with him from the club when he managed Borussia Dortmund and he was hugely successful."
Hamann also stated that bringing Gerrard into the backroom staff was probably an unnecessary task at the moment.
"Liverpool are having plenty of success at the moment, and although there's probably a role for Steven Gerrard somewhere, I don't feel there is an immediate need to implement him into the club right now."
The defensive midfielder, who also played for Newcastle United and Manchester City during his playing career,praised his former captain's ability to make a difference in difficult situations on the pitch, but explained that the skills required by great managers aren't always the same as those of great players.
"Gerrard had the talent and quality to change games and perform when the chips were down, and that's what he's all about. His experience is second-to-none.
"He has probably turned more games around in the last 10 years than any other player.It stands him in good stead, but being a top player doesn't automatically mean you will be a top manager."
"He needs to see what he wants to do and make a decision over the next few months."
Hamann played alongside Gerrard for seven years at Anfield between 1998 and 2006, winning two FA Cups, two League Cups, the UEFA Cup and Champions League in a trophy-laden spell.