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Tuesday Kickoff: Gerrard, Southgate, Kompany and more

August 13, 2016; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Steven Gerrard (8) moves the ball up field against Colorado Rapids during the second half at StubHub Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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One England legend looks set to return to his former club, while the country also is closing in on confirming the national team’s new manager.

Steven Gerrard has reportedly turned down the MK Dons coaching job in favor of a return to Liverpool in a coaching capacity. (REPORT)

Gareth Southgate is set to be named the England manager by the end of the month. (REPORT)

Vincent Kompany will miss Manchester City’s Champions League clash with Borussia Monchengladbach after dealing with blurred vision over the weekend. (REPORT)

Fullback Hector Bellerin has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal. (REPORT)

Hugo Lloris is in no rush to sign a new contract with Tottenham. (REPORT)

Henrikh Mkhitaryan will start Manchester United’s Europa League clash with Feyenoord on Thursday. (REPORT)

MONDAY REWIND

U.S. Soccer announced that Jurgen Klinsmann has been fired as USMNT manager. (READ)

Bruce Arena is reportedly set to be named Klinsmann’s replacement. (READ)

SBI asks what you think of the Klinsmann era in Monday’s Question of the Day. (READ)

A report commissioned by Miami FC owner Riccardo Silva detailed the positives and negatives if implementing pro/rel in the U.S. (READ)

Hertha Berlin coach Pal Dardai says he will consider resting John Brooks after each international break. (READ)

Swansea City’s Gylfi Siggurdsson says the players, not Bob Bradley, are to blame for the club’s recent slump. (READ)

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