Steven Gerrard leaves his role as Al Ettifaq manager by mutual consent; the ex-Liverpool and England midfielder departs after 18 months in charge of the Saudi Arabian club; Al Ettifaq 12th in the Saudi Pro League,

Liverpool midfielder endured a tricky time at the Asian club and parted company today, avoiding the impending back-to-back sacking.

STEVEN GERRARD left his role as Al-Ettifaq boss after 18 months in charge. The former Liverpool captain had been under mounting pressure with his side languishing just five points above the

Steven Gerrard explains resignation after leaving Al-Ettifaq by ‘mutual consent’ - The Liverpool legend was under pressure following a poor run of form in the Saudi Pro League

The 44-year-old has left the Saudi Pro League side with the club 12th in the 18-team table, having lost eight of their 17 matches.

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Steven Gerrard has left his post as manager of Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq after 18 months with the team struggling in the bottom half of the table.