The English eccentrocampist Steven Gerrard, legend of the Liverpool, has left his position as coach of Al-Ettifaq, in a decision made of mutual agreement with the club, due to the bad situation of the team.
Gerrard arrived in Saudi football in July 2023 and signed an extension of his contract in January 2024 to 2027.
However, with Al-Ettifaq five points above the descent zone and after only five victories in 17 games, Gerrard leaves the mutual agreement.
“Football is unpredictable and sometimes things do not come out how we want. However, I go with great respect for the club and for the country. I am sure that the work we have done will bring successes in the future and I wish him what Better to the team, “Gerrard said as a farewell.
Football is unpredictable and sometimes things do not come out how we want
Steven Gerrard
“From the first day I felt welcome and enjoyed the opportunity to work in a new country with a different culture. In general, I have learned a lot and it has been a positive experience personally and for my family too,” Gerrard continued in A statement.
I have learned a lot and has been a positive experience personally and for my family too
Steven Gerrard
This has been the third step through the banquillos of Gerrard, which he previously trained in the Rangers, with whom he won a Scottish League, and in the Aston Villa, which he had in descent until one replaced Unai Emery.
As a Liverpool footballer, Gerrard won a Champions League, an UEFA Cup, a European Super Cup, in addition to numerous titles in England.