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Under-pressure Steven Gerrard refuses to attend press conference as Al-Ettifaq situation deteriorates after Liverpool legend targeted with boos & jeers from his own fans

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Al Hilal

Al-Ettifaq

<p>The Liverpool legend was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/steven-gerrard-booed-off-get-out-al-ettifaq-saudi-nightmare-liverpool-legend/blt391fbb73f16a9203" target="_blank">booed and jeered by Al-Ettifaq fans</a> after the club's disappointing loss at home against Al-Qadisiyah last weekend in a Saudi Pro League clash. Gerrard is under tremendous pressure at the moment after the club's disappointing start to the 2024-25 campaign as they find themselves 11th in the league with just three wins out of their first nine outings.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Now things seem to have worsened for the former English star as he <a href="https://www.goal.com/ar/%D8%A3%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1/%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%A5%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%8A%D9%81%D9%86-%D8%AC%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AF-%D8%AC%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%87%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%AA%D9%8A-%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A-%D8%A3%D8%A8%D8%B7%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%AC/blt9149026bb121eebd" target="_blank">refused to attend a post-match press conference</a> ahead of their Gulf Club Champions League clash against Kuwait's Al Qadsia. Per Al-Youm, the club management are considering a change in leadership and could part ways with the 44-year-old soon. They are expected to take a final call by the end of this week. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The ex-Rangers and Aston Villa coach took charge of the Saudi-based club in the summer of 2023 and guided them to a sixth-place finish in his maiden campaign. They started the new season on a high by winning three consecutive league games, but thereafter their form took a major dip and the club has now lost four out of their last six games across all competitions.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>After their upcoming Gulf Club Champions League clash on Tuesday, Al-Ettifaq will be back in action in the Saudi league on Friday as they take on reigning champions and league leaders Al-Hilal. A loss against the Saudi giants could see the Englishman exiting the club.  </p>

WHAT NEXT?

Under-pressure Steven Gerrard refuses to attend press conference as Al-Ettifaq situation deteriorates after Liverpool legend targeted with boos & jeers from his own fans | Goal.com English Bahrain

Steven Gerrard did not show up for a pre-match press conference as his relationship with Al-Ettifaq fans worsen. 

Under-pressure Steven Gerrard refuses to attend press conference as Al-Ettifaq situation deteriorates after Liverpool legend targeted with boos &amp; jeers from his own fans