Jordan Henderson and Steven Gerrard’s plight in Saudi Arabia continues with the former Liverpool duo’s Al Etifaq side winless for two months.
They last tasted victory on October 28 and have just one win in their last 13 games in all competitions, leaving them just eight points above the relegation zone. Gerrard believes they can get three points this week against Al Hazem. However, Demarai Gray’s goal was disallowed as an equalizer in the final minute, ending the tie.
The Liverpool legend is currently feeling the pressure due to poor performances on the pitch. He is asking for new signings in the January transfer window to turn things around. “I’m not going to blame anyone, I’ll be the first to take responsibility,” Gerrard said after the 1-1 draw at Al Etifaq this week. “Al Kuwaikibi deserved a start because he came on as a substitute and did well against Al Nasr. I know our financial capabilities and we have the ability to sign contracts that will develop the team. You can find the players here. 13 This is the other team that scores the goal.
“We had Moussa (Dembele) score eight goals, Gini Wijnaldum scored six goals and the rest scored one or two goals.”Saudi Arabia’s professional league was a huge hit, and the team didn’t play again until mid-February. This will give Gerrard time to reflect and see where the Al-Ettifaq side need to improve. They may want to strengthen their attack as top scorer Moussa Dembele only has seven goals to his name.Gerrard could try to bring Roberto Firmino into his squad, according to the Daily Mirror.
Firmino previously played alongside Jordan Henderson and Wijnaldum at Liverpool, but has not played much for his current club Al Ahly.Gerrard said of Firmino: “I know Bobby well and I’m a big fan. I’ve been following him for years. It is very difficult to comment on this situation because he is currently a player at Al-Ahly. But I loved Bobby Firmino from the first day I saw him and I’m a big fan.”
