Steven Gerrard faces pressure at Al-Ettifaq after King's Cup defeat to Al-Jabalain

Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq faced a surprising defeat to Al-Jabalain in the King's Cup, raising concerns about his future as coach. The team has only three wins in their last nine matches, with their last league victory on September 14. Despite calls from some pundits for Gerrard's dismissal, others claim he remains a key figure in Saudi football. A prominent account stated he is "untouchable" due to his contributions to the league's development. After the loss, Gerrard praised Al-Jabalain's performance and acknowledged his team's shortcomings. He explained that Moussa Dembele did not play due to fitness issues, emphasizing the need for better performance from his squad.