Steven Gerrard to manage Lionel Messi? PSG considering Liverpool legend – report

Steven Gerrard has emerged as a surprise contender to replace under-pressure PSG head coach Christopher Galtier.

The Ligue 1 leaders fought back to claim a dramatic 4-3 win over Lille on Sunday, but they've been in rotten form of late by their extremely high standards.

That victory was preceded by three straight defeats – PSG went down 3-1 at Monaco in the league, were dumped out of the Coupe de France by arch-rivals Marseille, and lost 1-0 at home to Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League last 16 – prompting questions to be asked of Galtier's position.

Gerrard – who was sacked by Aston Villa in October after an utterly miserable start to the season – won't have been at the top of many people's lists to manage PSG. However, the Scottish Daily Express claim that the Liverpool legend – who started his managerial career with Rangers – has been 'discussed' as a potential option to succeed Galtier should he be sacked.

The Parisian giants have also been linked with Thomas Tuchel, who was dismissed by Chelsea a month before Gerrard lost his job at Villa. In charge at the Parc des Princes between 2018 and 2020, the German guided PSG to successive Ligue 1 titles and their first-ever Champions League title.

PSG are entering a period which could have a defining impact on their campaign, beginning with a top-of-the-table clash away to Marseille on Sunday night. After that, it's Nantes at home, before they travel to Bayern for the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie.