Jamie Carragher believes that Liverpool could have done more to convince Steven Gerrard to prolong his career with the club.

The 34-year-old has announced his decision to leave the Reds at the end of the season, bringing an end to his 17-year tenure with the club.

However, his former teammate feels that the Merseysiders should have tried to tempt Gerrard with a coaching role to extend his deal at Anfield.

Carragher is quoted as saying by The Mirror: "I can understand from his personal point of view to have a clean break. But, from the club's point of view, I'm surprised.

"It's Stevie's decision, but could the club have done that little bit more? Maybe have spoken about a coaching role in the future to entice him to stay?

"No-one should have a job at a club for life because of what they have done as a player. But to lose that experience to pass on to younger players at the academy and players in the first team I just look at that from a club's point of view and a supporter's point of view and think I'd like to have seen him stay in some capacity."

Gerrard has been linked with a move to the MLS when his contract expires in the summer.