Steven Gerrard seeks revival for Al-Ettifaq with Michael Beale's return

In Saudi Arabia, football manager Steven Gerrard navigated a challenging period following a series of disappointing results with his team, Al-Ettifaq. The club found itself in 12th place out of 18 in the Saudi Pro League as of the international break, raising concerns about Gerrard's job security. In response to the team's struggles, Al-Ettifaq's board made the decision to dismiss assistant coach Dean Holden and sporting director Mark Allen due to unsatisfactory performance. Despite the turmoil, the club remains optimistic about the future, especially with the addition of former assistant Michael Beale, who previously collaborated with Gerrard during their successful tenure at Rangers. Gerrard voiced his confidence in Beale's ability to reinvigorate the squad and lead them toward better results as he emphasized the need for time to develop and improve their performance on the pitch.