Steven Gerrard to hold 'crisis' talks with ex-Rangers boss + Liverpool icon on brink of losing £15m a year job
The former Rangers boss and Liverpool legend is feeling the heat abroad.
Former Rangers boss and Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is to hold ‘crisis’ talks over his future in Saudi Arabia.
The Anfield icon is one of the big names in the Saudi Pro League but his side have struggled so far this season. A 3-1 defeat to Al Hilal on Friday leaves them 12th in the table with three league wins this season, and fans have been left raging, making their feelings known to him.
Known for his exploits as a player at Liverpool, Gerrard cut his teeth in management in the first instance with Rangers. He won the Premeirship title in 2021 and earned himself a shot at the Premier League with Aston Villa, but was sacked after less than a year at the helm.
Now he is coming under pressure in the middle-east, currently holding office in a role worth a fortune. A report from the Sunday Mirror states: “Steven Gerrard will have crisis talks over his Saudi Pro League future during the international break.
“His £15million-a-year job looks on the brink after Friday's latest defeat left Al-Ettifaq 17 points behind leaders Al Hilal and just four points off the relegation zone. The Liverpool legend's side have taken just one point from their past seven league matches and fans are furious. Tensions reached boiling point last week when they lost 2-0 in the derby with Al Qadsiah at home.
“A number barracked him at the final whistle, shouting at him to ‘get out of our club’. His deal in the Middle East was extended in January until 2027, so he would be entitled to a sizeable pay-off if he was relieved of his duties.”
Gerrard said recently: "We must bear responsibility and continue to correct mistakes. I am aware of the team's poor past results and I do not think I have reached the stage of dismissal from team management."