Defoe is 37-years-old, but he has shown that he can still give a lot to Rangers. For this, Gerrard continues counting on him on the pitch.
The coach believes that he can also bring a lot on a tactical level. According to the cited media, Gerrard wants him to combine his role as a player with that of a member of the coaching staff.
That way, everyone in the Rangers would be a winner. Defoe would still be on the pitch... and he would also leave his mark at a technical level.
Now we'll have to see if that role that Gerrard supposedly wants for Defoe goes ahead. Meanwhile, the footballer will continue to leave his mark on each game with Rangers.