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In the short video posted online, Steven Gerrard can be seen walking calmly down a corridor toward a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, holding a young child dressed in a Liverpool kit – complete with the legendary No. 8 on the back.

The clip itself is brief and low-key, but for Liverpool supporters, even a few seconds of Gerrard wearing club colours again is enough to bring back a flood of memories from his unforgettable years at Anfield.

The video is part of Liverpool FC’s official Christmas Shop launch, announced on Liverpoolfc.com, which also includes appearances from several current stars such as Virgil van Dijk, Fuka Nagano and Florian Wirtz.

But despite the presence of today’s top talents, it’s Gerrard’s cameo that has stolen all the attention. His return to an official Liverpool campaign is particularly significant when you consider two things: his long-standing association with Adidas, and the fact that he is currently not managing any club.

Many fans also haven’t forgotten that Gerrard recently turned down the opportunity to return to Rangers, despite the offer being described as emotional and deeply meaningful.

Rather than accepting out of sentiment, he chose to be patient and wait for what he called the “right project.” That decision immediately sparked debate, with many believing it was a sign that Gerrard is thinking about his next move very carefully, possibly with Liverpool in mind.

Naturally, talk of a potential future role at Anfield has resurfaced once again. Gerrard’s refusal to rush back into management – combined with this sudden reappearance in Liverpool-branded content – is only adding more fuel to the speculation.

This is the same Steven Gerrard who said in a recent interview with Rio Ferdinand that his respect for Liverpool has “only grown stronger” since he retired from playing. He spoke openly about how much the club’s continued support has meant to him, even revealing that senior figures have kept in touch with him through calls and invitations since he hung up his boots. According to him, that level of loyalty from the club “blew his mind.”

Moments like this Christmas video only highlight how strong that connection remains. Whether his involvement is simply a festive cameo or an early hint at something more meaningful in the future, it’s another reminder that legends like Gerrard never truly drift away from Liverpool.

In a period filled with pressure and mixed emotions for the club, seeing him return in any capacity feels like a much-needed emotional lift – a warm reminder of the bond between the fans, the club, and one of its greatest icons.