"Pepe has proved this year that he is one of the best goalkeepers in the world," Gerrard told LFC Weekly.
"He's got a massive future here. He's a character and someone who is great to have around the dressing room.
"In training and on the pitch he's fantastic. He's always positive and helping his teammates. I can see a captain in him.
"As far as goalkeepers are concerned, he's still young. So I can see him captaining this club in the future.
"I certainly hope he does because he deserves it."
Either Pepe or Mascher, assuming the latter stays.
"He's got a massive future here. He's a character and someone who is great to have around the dressing room.
"In training and on the pitch he's fantastic. He's always positive and helping his teammates. I can see a captain in him.
"As far as goalkeepers are concerned, he's still young. So I can see him captaining this club in the future.
"I certainly hope he does because he deserves it."
Either Pepe or Mascher, assuming the latter stays.