Rangers boss was on hand to interpret for the Croatian defender at Wednesday's press conference.
Steven Gerrard cut a very different figure in front of the media on Wednesday as he turned translator for Nikola Katic .
The Rangers boss went on the offensive following his side&apos;s 1-1 draw with Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Sunday.
Gerrard insisted "the world was against" his side during a much-talked about press conference, sparked by Alfredo Morelos&apos; now rescinded red card against the Dons.
But he looked much more relaxed taking questions ahead of the Europa League third round qualifier against Maribor on Thursday.
Sitting alongside Katic, Gerrard stepped in when the Croatian defender struggled to understand some of the questions posed by reporters.
Last week, Gerrard heaped praise on the centre-back, declaring his "love" for the 21-year-old and insisting "he&apos;s mine" when asked about his potential to star on the biggest stages in the future.
Katic was asked if that praise his boosted his confidence, but he had to turn his boss for assitance.
Gerrard quipped: "He said I say nice things about you. Sometimes, to the media, you have to lie.
"Are you happy with the praise that I gave you as a player?
And Katic replied: "I saw the video, I love him also."
Gerrard, referring to himself as the "Scouse translator", was on hand again to help with a question about the importance of playing European football.
Katic said: "It’s really important, it’s the right step because every Thursday I play against European teams and it’s a lot of games.
"You can improve game by game so I think it’s the right step for me."