Lio Gerrard walked out with Mo Salah at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, looking unfazed by the prospect of walking out in front of a raucous crowd with his hands on his hips.
The Gerrard aura appears to be a genetic trait, as Lio looked completely unshaken as Liverpool walked out for their 3 p.m. game against Nottingham Forest, a crucial game in their bid to finish in the top four.
The five-year-old appeared to belong at Anfield, with his body language indicating relaxation while other mascots looked around the stadium or appeared nervous when walking out with the team.
Liverpool are now in a last-minute race for fourth place, with both Liverpool and Newcastle experiencing poor form at precisely the wrong time.
The Reds could use some of the calm and confidence that Lio Gerrard displayed on the pitch, as they have not had their best season.
They haven’t fully recovered from their disastrous start to the season, but coming into the final seven games of the season with no other commitments in other competitions will be a plus for the Merseyside club.
Fans compared Lio Gerrard’s swagger as he walked out to his club legend Father on social media.
One fan described Lio Gerrard as “walking out (with Salah) with his hands on his hips like he owns the gaff.”
Fans even claimed he inherited “The Gerrard genes” and that “He thinks he’s him” with laughing emojis and a photo of Steven Gerrard with his hands on his hips.
If Lio’s football ability is even close to that of his fathers, it’s safe to say that Liverpool fans would love to see him rise through the ranks and eventually play for the first team.
Liverpool’s 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest puts them just six points off the top four as the season winds down.
