Great rivalry, honest friendship, and immense class. That’s the shortest possible description of the once omnipresent relationship between Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard – not so long ago, two probably best offensive midfielders in the world, let alone in English Premier League.A rivalry as players, soon to be a rivalry as managers?The Gerrard v Lampard debate will never die! 👀 pic.twitter.com/hMNqBGwrkN— 90min (@90min_Football) November 10, 2021 Once they had hung up their boots, both engaged in a coaching career, hoping to perpetuate those incredible playing achievements. But, as things stand right now, it will be a massive challenge for both, with their current results being below the ones we’re used to when it comes to the particular duo.BAYERN – VILLAREALStats don’t lie – though they tend to hide a few things – and say their win percentage at this point is only 38 per cent. Or, to be precise – Gerrard’s is 38,1 and Lampard’s 38,5.Steven Gerrard win percentage at Villa: 38.1%Frank Lampard win percentage at Everton: 38.5% pic.twitter.com/XCu9Gb2NzX— Dan (@EfcDan15) April 11, 2022 Not terrible, indeed, but call it a habit – we would like to see Stevie G and Frank in much brighter circumstances.Liverpool legend, 41, started his managerial journey a bit northern, with Glasgow Rangers, before moving to Villa Park in November 2021. After more than a promising start, his side has collected as many as four defeats in a row since mid-March and is slowly descending, jeopardizing their safety status.Being sacked is just another part of the job: Lampard knows that his position isn’t secureOne step closer to Liverpool: Steven Gerrard signs a three-and-a-half-year-deal with Aston VillaAnd if Gerrard is suffering, what to say about Lampard? The 43-year-old will need a month-long, stress-free holiday if he pulls off the saving of dreadful Everton. The Toffees were in a horrible free fall until this last EPL round, but a bit unexpected victory against Manchester United could prove crucial for their anti-relegation mission.By doing so, Lampard will definitely guarantee himself at least one more season at the Goodison Park. Still, for such a leader and natural-born champion, it must be a traumatic experience to treat each game as a matter of life and death, with the latter smiling at him all of the time.So, you still believe that being a tactician is not such a heavy pill to swallow?
