Gerrard accused of not 'knowing anything' ahead of potential coaching role with Poland

Steven Gerrard is in talks to become the next manager of Poland.

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Izuchukwu Akawor 14:44 - 12.01.2023

A Polish legend believes the former Liverpool star is not better than anyone in Poland to manage Robert Lewandowski and his teammates.

Recently sacked Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard's chances of getting back to work has suffered a huge blow and setback.

Polish legend Zbigniew Boniek has slammed the possible appointment of the former Aston Villa boss as the new coach of Poland.

Steven Gerrard looks set to return to management
Steven Gerrard looks set to return to management

Gerrard has been penciled down as a possible replacement for Czeslaw Michniewicz, who left his role after a dismal performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

However, former Poland FA boss and Juventus star, Boniek, is against the choice of the former Liverpool to lead his country's national team.

Gerrard's talks with Poland

As reported by Pulse Sports Nigeria, the former England international has been in talks with the Poland FA to succeed their former coach.

Former Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard.

Gerrard has been out of work since he was sacked and replaced by Unai Emery last year by Aston Villa.

He is said to be weighing up the offer but will now face a difficult convincing the Polish football governing body following comments from a former President.

Gerrard not better than anyone in Poland

Speaking on the possible appointment, Boniek noted that the 42-year-old is not fit to manage the Polish national team.

Zbigniew Boniek is vehemently against the appointment of Gerrard as the next Poland boss.

According to Boniek, Gerrard knows nothing about the country and would prefer to see a compatriot named instead.

"Any Polish coach who has been sacked or resigned recently would be better than Gerrard," he said per Daily Record. "He doesn't really know anything about the Polish national team.'

Steven Gerrard File Photo File photo dated 20-10-2022 of Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard. Rangers accounts show £4.25m compensation received from Villa for Steven Gerrard.

The former Poland FA boss added that the football association must act fast to name a new boss as the Euros isn't far offf.

"They have to come up with a new man quickly because the first games for the Euros are in March," he added,

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After a very successful time at Scotland with Rangers, Gerrard struggled to repeat his title-winning feat with the Gers at Villa Park.

He endured a disappointing time in charge of Aston Villa, managing 13 wins, 8 draws, and 19 losses as Villa boss before he was sacked.

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