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'Steven Gerrard has become a comedian!' - Liverpool legend branded a 'plumber' and accused of being 'bored' at Al-Ettifaq as fans claim he is waiting for the sack

Saudi Pro League

Al Riyadh

Al-Ettifaq

Currently sitting in 10th place in the Saudi Pro League, Al-Ettifaq have struggled to secure a league win since September 14. Despite Gerrard’s high-profile arrival and the hefty £15.2 million per year contract he secured 16 months ago, the team’s form has stagnated, leading supporters to question his commitment and tactical approach. And the recent defeat to a lower-division outfit that led to a last-16 exit from the King's Cup has only fuelled further criticism.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Disgruntled fans believe Gerrard is simply waiting to get fired so that he can pocket the substantial compensation package before jetting off to England.<a href="https://x.com/HashimM10467584/status/1851675933868163101" target="_blank">@HashimM10467584</a> wrote on X: "It is clear that the coach wants to leave and take the penalty clause. So the coach is sitting all the time and not moving??"Whereas, <a href="https://x.com/FawazAlolyan/status/1851674812680221003" target="_blank">@FawazAlolyan</a> wrote: "A thousand thousand congratulations to Al-Jabalin. They deserve to win because they play with spirit and with the help of the coach Gerard with his tricks. Weak goalkeeper, weak defence, weak midfield, weak attack, no coach around you, management that is bored with football, if they do not feel the fans, old and young."Meanwhile, <a href="https://x.com/r_vkt1/status/1851676321996579036" target="_blank">@r_vkt1 </a>questioned his credentials and wrote: "I have been saying for a long time that Gerrard is a failed coach. What is the condition that he succeeded as a player? He must succeed as a coach. Waste of money and disaster the day you brought it."<a href="https://x.com/M_alayni/status/1851675634784965113" target="_blank">@M_alayni </a>was fierce in his criticism and wrote: "All teams have a coach except Al-Ettifaq, which has a player who tries to master coaching. All he does is keep up with the coaches to learn, without caring about the results of his failure, because there is no one to hold him accountable or say it is shameful. Al-Ettifaq has become a laughing stock and Gerrard has become a comedian who makes everyone who follows Al-Ettifaq matches laugh. My regards to the extra management."<a href="https://x.com/AZ0000Z28/status/1851675504459256168" target="_blank">@AZ0000Z28</a> labelled Gerrard as a "plumber" and wrote: "Where is the picture? You forgot it today. Or is it a failure?! May God make you ugly, your team Who is left to defeat us? Led by plumber Gerard?!"

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

Gerrard’s tactics and lineup choices are not the only sources of irritation for fans. Recently, he admitted to scheduling<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-steven-gerrard-al-ettifaq-training-sessions-liverpool-games/blte2c52de4e4cabebd" target="_blank"> training sessions to avoid coinciding with Liverpool games,</a> so he wouldn’t miss watching his former club. The revelation has only stoked the frustration among Al-Ettifaq supporters, who are increasingly vocal on social media and are seeking his replacement.<a href="https://x.com/oss9r9/status/1851851180462284840" target="_blank">@oss9r9</a> wrote: "The solution is clear: dismiss the English plumber and his replacement is ready and knows the club, Saad Al-Shehri. As for the management, we have nothing to do but wait until the club is privatized."Whereas, <a href="https://x.com/ettifaqi1437/status/1851673556700086754" target="_blank">@ettifaqi1437</a> questioned: "Have you ever seen a coach who has more rest days than training days!! I said this since Gerrard took over the team, but no one listened!! How does the team develop when the players only train during the week!! After each match, there is a two to three day rest!!"

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Gerrard’s record with Al-Ettifaq includes 46 games, 17 wins, 15 losses, and 14 draws, a mixed run of form that does little to inspire confidence. In fact, their last Pro League win came against Al-Fateh on September 14, a slender 2-1 victory.

DID YOU KNOW?

With only five points separating Al-Ettifaq from the relegation zone, the club’s current position has fans concerned about a potential battle to stay in the top flight. The coming weeks are likely to be crucial for Gerrard’s future with Al-Ettifaq and only a win against Al-Qadsiyah on Saturday will give him some breathing space.

WHAT NEXT FOR GERRARD?

'Steven Gerrard has become a comedian!' - Liverpool legend branded a 'plumber' and accused of being 'bored' at Al-Ettifaq as fans claim he is waiting for the sack | Goal.com

Angry fans have accused Steven Gerrard of waiting for huge pay-off for Al-Ettifaq sacking after a shock defeat to second-division outfit Al-Jabalain.

&apos;Steven Gerrard has become a comedian!&apos; - Liverpool legend branded a &apos;plumber&apos; and accused of being &apos;bored&apos; at Al-Ettifaq as fans claim he is waiting for the sack