Premier League legend and Al-Etiffaq manager Steven Gerrard is coming under intense pressure following Al-Etiffaq's dismal run in Saudi Pro League this season.
After a series of underwhelming performances, Gerrard needed nothing less from a win against struggling Al-Hazm on Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Steven Gerrard under pressure as Al-Etiffaq's winless run extends to nine matches
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Boasting of ex-Premier League stars such as Moussa Dembele, Demarai Gray, Dean Henderson, and Georgino Wijnaldum, Al-Etiffaq have been winless in their last 8 matches.
Against Al-Hazm, who are battling in the relegation waters, the star-studded side was expected to reverse the winless run with an emphatic victory.
The first half ended barren despite a dominant performance by the hosts. After a marathon of pressure, former Everton star Demarai Gray came to their rescue with a 70th-minute strike.
With the goal, Al-Etiffaq edged close to ending their winless streak before the visitors spoiled the party with a stoppage-time penalty goal.
It was another big setback for the team and Steven Gerrard, who is now under pressure after the club splashed a fortune this summer to beef up the squad.
With the draw, Steven Gerrard is still in search of his first win in two months. Sources close to the club have revealed the Liverpool and Premier League legend could soon face the axe soon if the team's dwindling fortunes continues.
The team currently sit 10th on the Saudi Pro League table and will take on Al-Khaleej in their next match.
Steven Gerrard asks for transfer reinforcement for Al-Etiffaq
Al-Etiffaq were among the biggest spenders in Saudi Pro League in the last transfer window. They signed a number of top European football stars.
Liverpool legend Dean Henderson made the cut of high-profile footballers from Europe who took their career to to the Saudi outfit. Demarai Gray, Moussa Dembele, Georgino Wijnaldum also made the cut of summer arrivals.
However, Gerrard said last week he will need more signings in the next transfer window to avert the club's misfortunes.
As things stand, it is still unclear whether Al-Etiffaq will splash heavily on the transfer market again with a waning confidence on Steven Gerrard.
After a series of underwhelming performances, Gerrard needed nothing less from a win against struggling Al-Hazm on Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Steven Gerrard under pressure as Al-Etiffaq's winless run extends to nine matches
Image Credit: Getty
Boasting of ex-Premier League stars such as Moussa Dembele, Demarai Gray, Dean Henderson, and Georgino Wijnaldum, Al-Etiffaq have been winless in their last 8 matches.
Against Al-Hazm, who are battling in the relegation waters, the star-studded side was expected to reverse the winless run with an emphatic victory.
The first half ended barren despite a dominant performance by the hosts. After a marathon of pressure, former Everton star Demarai Gray came to their rescue with a 70th-minute strike.
With the goal, Al-Etiffaq edged close to ending their winless streak before the visitors spoiled the party with a stoppage-time penalty goal.
It was another big setback for the team and Steven Gerrard, who is now under pressure after the club splashed a fortune this summer to beef up the squad.
With the draw, Steven Gerrard is still in search of his first win in two months. Sources close to the club have revealed the Liverpool and Premier League legend could soon face the axe soon if the team's dwindling fortunes continues.
The team currently sit 10th on the Saudi Pro League table and will take on Al-Khaleej in their next match.
Steven Gerrard asks for transfer reinforcement for Al-Etiffaq
Al-Etiffaq were among the biggest spenders in Saudi Pro League in the last transfer window. They signed a number of top European football stars.
Liverpool legend Dean Henderson made the cut of high-profile footballers from Europe who took their career to to the Saudi outfit. Demarai Gray, Moussa Dembele, Georgino Wijnaldum also made the cut of summer arrivals.
However, Gerrard said last week he will need more signings in the next transfer window to avert the club's misfortunes.
As things stand, it is still unclear whether Al-Etiffaq will splash heavily on the transfer market again with a waning confidence on Steven Gerrard.