Steven Gerrard has departed from Al-Ettifaq after underwhelming performance in the Saudi Pro League, which saw the team finish 12th. This follows a challenging management period for other members of England's Golden Generation, including Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville, who also faced difficulties in their managerial careers. Gerrard's exit not only highlights his struggles to improve his reputation post-Aston Villa but also raises questions about the coaching capabilities of former England stars who once dazzled on the field.
'I was a young English coach, I didn't speak the language, I arrived at a difficult time and the truth is that it was too much for me.'
Gerrard's two-year spell in the Saudi Pro League has ended in underwhelming style as he leaves Al-Ettifaq 12th in the league, having to failed to bolster his reputation.
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