AL-ETTIFAQ have announced two major departures – but under-fire manager Stephen Gerrard is set to keep his job. Sporting director Mark Allen and assistant manager Dean Holden have been

England and Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has been tipped for a sensational return to one of his former clubs. Gerrard, 44, is under huge pressure at Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, who have slipped to 12th in the table after winning just three of their opening 12 league games.

Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard didn’t hesitate when naming the best midfielder he’d played alongside. Gerrard was a talismanic figure across nearly two decades at Liverpool, and often the best player in various Reds squads.

Steven Gerrard has had to backtrack on a joke that has angered fans in Saudi Arabia after suggesting that he chooses to watch Liverpool ahead of putting on Al-Ettifaq's training sessions

Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq side were beaten 3-1 by Al-Hilal on Friday night, with the Liverpool legend coming in for criticism from the Saudi club's supporters

Al-Ettifaq's latest defeat had left Steven Gerrard's side lying 12th in the 18-team Saudi Pro League heading into the international break, raising further doubts over Gerrard's future.

Steven Gerrard will remain manager of Al-Ettifaq despite the club making major changes to their coaching and technical staff.

Steven Gerrard is set to remain in charge of Al-Ettifaq despite his side's poor start to the season. The Dammam-based club have won just three of their first 10 Saudi Pro League fixtures and sit 12th in the table ahead of the international break,