Gerrard has announced his retirement in the England football to face his football career in his club side, Liverpool. The 34-year-old cited Liverpool's involvement in the Champions League as a key factor behind his decision, having excelled on Merseyside last season when the club had no continental commitments.
And
Carragher, who retired from the game a year ago, believes Gerrard will be able
to give Liverpool two or three more years of
sterling service after departing the international arena.
He told Sky Sports News: "For Liverpool football club, it's a great decision. I am sure the Liverpool supporters will be happy.
"You get a fresher Steven Gerrard. He had a great season last season with the demands of England.
"But there will be more demands on Liverpool this season, more expected because of the season they had last year, and Steven Gerrard is still a vital part of Liverpool - and I think he will be for the next two or three years, so for Brendan Rodgers, it's a great decision by Stevie."
Despite Gerrard's decision to step down, Carragher believes his former colleague could have continued for England, and believes national boss Roy Hodgson will have a tough time replacing the former skipper.
"I think he has shown that throughout his career, he has been able to deal with the demands of Liverpool and England.
He told Sky Sports News: "For Liverpool football club, it's a great decision. I am sure the Liverpool supporters will be happy.
"You get a fresher Steven Gerrard. He had a great season last season with the demands of England.
"But there will be more demands on Liverpool this season, more expected because of the season they had last year, and Steven Gerrard is still a vital part of Liverpool - and I think he will be for the next two or three years, so for Brendan Rodgers, it's a great decision by Stevie."
Despite Gerrard's decision to step down, Carragher believes his former colleague could have continued for England, and believes national boss Roy Hodgson will have a tough time replacing the former skipper.
"I think he has shown that throughout his career, he has been able to deal with the demands of Liverpool and England.
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