The Liverpool great returns to England not only diminished, but reconsidered, without the prospect of a top level post

We all know about high-profile players like Jordan Henderson and Neymar who have struggled since going to the Saudi Pro League. But what about the managers who’ve failed to live up to their reputations?

Steven Gerrard has endured a difficult 18 months in charge of Al Ettifaq but has informed the Saudi Pro League outfit of his desire to leave with results still not living up to expectations

Steven Gerrard left his role as Al-Ettifaq coach by mutual consent on Thursday morning - he leaves Saudi Arabia a much wealthier man.

Steven Gerrard was one of the highest-paid managers in the world at Al-Ettifaq but admitted the move hasn't worked out as planned as his departure was confirmed

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.

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Gerrard has left Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq by ‘mutual consent’ after just 18 months, in what has been a humbling experience for one of the game’s greats

Liverpool Legend Steven Gerrard Leaves Saudi Club Al-Ettifaq. As per Fabrizio Romano's tweet earlier today, Jordan Henderson is closing in on a move to AS Monaco, endin

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