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WHAT HAPPENED?
The Liverpool legend was booed and jeered by Al-Ettifaq fans after the club’s disappointing loss at home against Al-Qadisiyah last weekend in a Saudi Pro League clash. Gerrard is under tremendous pressure at the moment after the club’s disappointing start to the 2024-25 campaign as they find themselves 11th in the league with just three wins out of their first nine outings.
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Getty Images SportTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Now things seem to have worsened for the former English star as he refused to attend a post-match press conference ahead of their Gulf Club Champions League clash against Kuwait’s Al Qadsia. Per Al-Youm, the club management are considering a change in leadership and could part ways with the 44-year-old soon. They are expected to take a final call by the end of this week.
DID YOU KNOW?
The ex-Rangers and Aston Villa coach took charge of the Saudi-based club in the summer of 2023 and guided them to a sixth-place finish in his maiden campaign. They started the new season on a high by winning three consecutive league games, but thereafter their form took a major dip and the club has now lost four out of their last six games across all competitions.
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Getty Images SportWHAT NEXT?
After their upcoming Gulf Club Champions League clash on Tuesday, Al-Ettifaq will be back in action in the Saudi league on Friday as they take on reigning champions and league leaders Al-Hilal. A loss against the Saudi giants could see the Englishman exiting the club.
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