'Gerrard welcome to train but nothing else'

06:42 - 04 November 2015

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Steven Gerrard would be welcomed to train with Liverpool by manager Jurgen Klopp but a playing return for the club great is not on the cards.

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Liverpool do not intend to reprise Steven Gerrard's decorated Anfield career.

Gerrard ended a 17-year association with Liverpool at the end of last season, joining Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy on an 18-month deal.

Reports on Tuesday suggested the 35-year-old would train with his boyhood club during the MLS off-season, with a potential playing role also in the offing.

Speaking ahead of his team's Europa League match at Rubin Kazan, Klopp told a media conference that Gerrard would be welcome to use the club's Melwood training facilities to keep in shape, but - as reported earlier by Omnisport - stated that this involvement was unlikely to extend to competitive action.

"All I can say is that I've had contact with Stevie - one phone call and a few messages," said the Liverpool boss.