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Steven Gerrard brutal sack verdict delivered as Liverpool great set to star in new Netflix show
Al-Ettifaq have been told it would be embarrassing for the Saudi Pro League if they were to sack Steven Gerrard. The pressure is mounting on the Liverpool great after his side were beaten again on Friday night.
Gerrard’s side went down 3-1 to Al-Hilal, with Aleksandar Mitrovic and Malcolm both scoring for the home side. Al-Ettifaq have taken just one point from their past seven games.
As a result of their poor run of form, supporters have started to turn on Gerrard. Following a recent 2-0 league defeat to Al-Qadsia, a large number of fans made their feelings clear by shouting 'get out' in the direction of the England international.
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But despite the pressure growing on Gerrard, an unnamed Saudi Pro League official has claimed that sacking the Kop icon would be embarrassing for the league, especially given a new Netflix series about the competition is set to be released later this month.
Speaking to the Mirror, they said: “It would be a bit embarrassing to sack Steven Gerrard around the time Netflix releases a documentary glorifying all things about our league. But he needs some positive results.”
Saudi Pro League: Kickoff is a six-episode series that will launch on Netflix on November 21. It takes a behind-the-scenes look at the league and will include input and insight from Gerrard, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema.
Speaking after his side’s latest defeat, Gerrard said: "I spoke to the players. If we had performed like this before, we would not have put ourselves in this embarrassing situation, but I bear the responsibility. We conceded the first goal from a set piece.
"Previously, we used to defend better from set pieces. The second goal was scored by a young player, and he made the same mistake he made against Al-Fayha. The player is young, and I bear responsibility for the second goal.
"I bear full responsibility for using a young player in defence, as he has little experience. His recruitment was to prepare him for development and the future, and using him was not appropriate, but due to injuries, we were put in this position."
