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  • Jordan Henderson bids farewell to Liverpool after 12 years: I’ll all the time be a Red, till the day I die

    By India Today Sports Desk: Jordan Henderson has introduced his departure from Liverpool after a exceptional 12-year tenure, throughout which he achieved quite a few triumphs and captained the group to historic victories. The 33-year-old midfielder is reportedly set to hitch the Saudi Arabian aspect Al-Ettifaq in a deal price 12 million kilos plus further add-ons.

    Henderson shared a heartfelt put up on his Instagram account, assuring followers that he’ll ceaselessly stay loyal to Liverpool, stating, “Just know, I will always be a Red, until the day I die.” His love and dedication to the membership had been evident all through his profession, incomes him respect and admiration from supporters and fellow gamers alike.

    During his time at Liverpool, Henderson was instrumental in main the group to their first Premier League title in 30 years in 2020. Additionally, he secured different prestigious trophies, together with the Champions League, FA Cup, two League Cups, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.

    The midfielder will reunite together with his former Liverpool teammate, Steven Gerrard, who now manages Al-Ettifaq. This reunion guarantees to be a compelling side of Henderson’s new journey within the Saudi Pro League.

    Henderson’s departure marks the top of an period for Liverpool, the place he made an astonishing 492 appearances, scoring 33 objectives, and contributing 57 assists. The video of his farewell message, filmed at Anfield, showcased his appreciation for the membership and the extraordinary bond he shared with the followers.

    While the precise causes behind Henderson’s choice to maneuver to Saudi Arabia weren’t addressed within the video, it seems to be a big alternative for the seasoned midfielder to proceed his illustrious profession in a distinct footballing panorama.

    Liverpool, however, are getting ready for his or her upcoming pre-season fixtures in Singapore. The departure of Henderson follows a development of a number of high-profile gamers becoming a member of the Saudi Pro League this summer season, together with Roberto Firmino, Edouard Mendy, and Riyad Mahrez.

  • Steven Gerrard says ‘family feeling’ was a key cause for becoming a member of Al-Ettifaq

    Steven Gerrard stated a “family feeling” at Saudi Arabian Pro league membership Al-Ettifaq was one of many issues that persuaded him to simply accept a training job with the aspect.

    The former England and Liverpool captain signed a three-year contract final week after beforehand saying he wouldn’t be taking over a suggestion to affix the workforce.

    The 43-year-old Gerrard had a change of coronary heart and has grow to be the newest huge title to affix the Saudi league.

    “When I went to Saudi I got a real family feeling. It made me actually feel welcomed,” Gerrard advised Al-Ettifaq’s Twitter account on Sunday.
    “There are three things I always consider in order — it needs to be right for my family first and foremost. We have to be excited and motivated by the challenge,” he stated.

    “Secondly I think the football project needs to be ambitious, it needs to be for the right reasons, and then of course you need to feel secure with the contract, but this comes at the very end.”

    The transfer is the newest in quite a few high-profile offers since Al-Nassr signed Cristiano Ronaldo final December. Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema joined Al-Ittihad in June.

    Gerrard follows within the footsteps of his former workforce mate Robbie Fowler who was appointed coach of Saudi second division workforce Al-Qadsiah on Thursday.

    Gerrard guided Rangers to their first Scottish Premiership title in 10 years in 2021 earlier than leaving for Aston Villa, the place he was sacked final October.

    Al-Ettifaq completed seventh within the top-tier Saudi Pro League final season.

  • Steven Gerrard appointed supervisor of Saudi aspect Al-Ettifaq

    Steven Gerrard has been appointed coach of Saudi aspect Al-Ettifaq, having beforehand determined in opposition to taking on the place, the Saudi Pro League membership mentioned on Monday.

    The former Liverpool and England midfielder mentioned final month he wouldn’t be taking on a suggestion to hitch the group. However, the 43-year-old has had a change of coronary heart and turns into the newest huge title to hitch the rising league.

    “Where legends are found. We’re thrilled to announce Steven Gerrard is our new head coach,” Al-Ettifaq wrote on Twitter.

    هنا منبع الأساطير ❤️💚

    يُسعدنا الإعلان عن التعاقد مع جيرارد كمدرب لنادي الاتفاق ✍️#جيرارد_اتفاقي pic.twitter.com/Q5e6HpzXLC

    — نادي الاتفاق (@Ettifaq) July 3, 2023

    The 43-year-old guided Rangers to their first Scottish Premiership title in 10 years in 2021 earlier than leaving for Aston Villa, the place he was sacked final October.

    Gerrard’s transfer is the newest in a quantity which have adopted since Al-Nassr signed Cristiano Ronaldo final December. Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema joined Al-Ittihad in June.

    Al-Ettifaq completed seventh within the top-tier Saudi Pro League final season.

  • Steven Gerrard backs Liverpool to complete season on excessive: Players received likelihood to relaxation so count on sturdy 6 months

    Legendary Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard backed the Reds to bounce again and end off the season on a excessive. Liverpool sit sixth within the Premier League desk.

    New Delhi ,UPDATED: Dec 16, 2022 10:31 IST

    Liverpool are 15 factors behind PL desk toppers Arsenal. (AP Photo)

    By India Today Web Desk: Steven Gerrard backed Liverpool to bounce again and end their season on a excessive after the FIFA World Cup break.

    Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, who had a horrendous begin to their season, sit sixth within the Premier League desk after enjoying 14 matches, 15 factors behind table-toppers Arsenal.

    Liverpool are at the moment present process a coaching camp in Dubai and their legendary participant Gerrard is hopeful that the Reds will take advantage of their alternative after coming from the break.

    “Yeah, it is [like a second pre-season]. It is an opportunity to get a lot of work in on the training ground [and] reset a few things,” Gerrard stated to Liverpool’s web site.

    “I am sure Jurgen and his staff are doing a lot of things tactically but [it is] also an opportunity to have a much-needed rest. They have played a lot of football over the last few years, they were involved in every competition last year.

    “I count on actually sturdy 6 months and end to the season as a result of necessary gamers have had the prospect to relaxation and get better and the gamers [who have been] within the World Cup ought to come again stuffed with confidence, in a great place, bodily prepared. I count on a extremely sturdy, thrilling end to the season for the Reds.”

    Klopp’s aspect is having a tough time getting again to successful methods however the Reds have a chance to combat for a spot within the Champions League. Liverpool superior to the last-16 stage, the place they’ll face Real Madrid.

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    Dec 16, 2022

  • Steven Gerrard sacked by Aston Villa

    Aston Villa fired Steven Gerrard in lower than two hours after a 3-0 loss to Fulham on Thursday.

    The writing was on the wall for Gerrard after a dismal show that left his aspect in seventeenth place after 11 video games and solely out of the relegation zone on targets scored.

    Aston Villa Football Club can affirm that Head Coach Steven Gerrard has left the membership with quick impact.

    — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) October 20, 2022

    “Head Coach Steven Gerrard has left the club with immediate effect. We would like to thank Steven for his hard work and commitment and wish him well for the future,” Aston Villa mentioned in an announcement on their web site.

    The Liverpool nice was employed final November in a Premier League return that many anticipated would ultimately result in the supervisor’s position again at Liverpool, the place he performed 710 matches — many as captain — and is broadly thought to be one in all its greatest gamers.

    The 42-year-old Gerrard joined Villa after a 3½-year stint in Scottish soccer the place as a first-time head coach he remodeled the fortunes of Rangers and ended the long-time dominance of Glasgow rival Celtic.

    Villa completed in 14th place final season.

    As per the stories, former Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and Paris St Germain supervisor Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as an early favorite to take over from Gerrard.

  • Steven Gerrard primed for emotional Liverpool return with Aston Villa

    As a lot as Aston Villa supervisor Steven Gerrard might protest that his thoughts is targeted purely on his group beating Liverpool within the Premier League on Saturda, there may be no denying the feelings his return to Anfield will fire up.
    A Liverpudlian who joined the group’s youth set-up as a nine-year-old, Gerrard went on to make 710 appearances for the membership, most famously captaining them to their astonishing comeback within the 2005 Champions League last win over AC Milan.
    He performed his last sport for Liverpool at Anfield in 2015 and had a spell as a youth coach within the academy earlier than taking over the supervisor’s job at Scottish membership Rangers.
    Gerrard’s success in successful the Scottish Premiership final season earned him the prospect to take over at Villa following the dismissal of Dean Smith final month.
    The 41-year-old has made a swift impression on the Midlands membership, successful three of his opening 4 video games in cost, with the one loss coming to league leaders Manchester City.

    ✅ Aston Villa 2-0 Brighton✅ Crystal Palace 1-2 Aston Villa✅ Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester City
    Three wins out of 4 for Steven Gerrard. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/eyRQlRF7VE
    — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) December 5, 2021
    It could be no shock if, when the Jurgen Klopp period has ended, Gerrard returns to handle Liverpool however he’s good sufficient to know there may be little to achieve from such speak now.
    “I just want to go there and try to win and take what we can. For us, we’re not competing with Liverpool, in terms of the level we’re both at, at the moment, but we’ll certainly go there and give it everything we’ve got,” he mentioned.
    There will little question be a heat welcome from the followers within the Kop and sort phrases from Klopp however the German has loads else to focus his thoughts because the three-horse race for the title enters the essential Christmas season.
    Liverpool are second within the desk, a degree behind Pep Guardiola’s City and one forward of European champions Chelsea.

  • Premier League: Steven Gerrard makes profitable begin as Villa beats Brighton 2-0

    Steven Gerrard made a profitable begin as Aston Villa supervisor with a 2-0 victory over Brighton on Saturday within the Premier League.
    Gerrard left Rangers in the course of the worldwide break to exchange Dean Smith, who was fired following 5 successive Premier League defeats. And the previous Liverpool captain obtained Villa Park bouncing once more after two late targets secured the win.

    Ollie Watkins scores a late winner for Aston Villa vs. Brighton. This is their first aim beneath Steven Gerrard as supervisor. pic.twitter.com/HanVo4BPYS
    — chris bowerbank (@chrisbowerbank) November 20, 2021
    Ollie Watkins broke the impasse with a curling effort after 84 minutes earlier than Tyrone Mings lashed house a second aim two minutes from time.
    That made Gerrard the primary Villa supervisor to win his first Premier League sport in cost since John Gregory in February 1998, and instantly put a four-point hole between Villa and the relegation locations.
    Wolves finish West Ham’s profitable run with 1-0 victory in EPL
    Raul Jimenez scored the one aim as Wolverhampton ended West Ham’s profitable run with a 1-0 house victory within the Premier League on Saturday.
    Jimenez netted his third aim of the season within the 58th minute having been teed up by Daniel Podence, who had twice been denied by goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski earlier within the second half.
    It was West Ham’s first away loss within the league since April and ended a run of 4 straight wins.
    For Bruno Lage’s Wolves it was a fifth win in seven video games and lifted them as much as sixth within the desk, whereas David Moyes’ Hammers remained third forward of Liverpool’s conflict with Arsenal in a while Saturday.

  • Steven Gerrard appointed as head coach of Aston Villa on three-and-a-half yr deal

    Steven Gerrard has been appointed as the brand new head coach of Aston Villa following his departure from Rangers, the Premier League membership stated on Thursday.
    The 41-year-old Gerrard replaces Dean Smith, who was fired on Sunday after a run of 5 straight defeats.

    Aston Villa Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Steven Gerrard as our new Head Coach. 🟣
    — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) November 11, 2021
    “Since moving into coaching after his illustrious playing career, Steven began by managing and developing top young players in the Liverpool FC Academy which is experience we value highly at Aston Villa,” stated CEO Christian Purslow.
    “He then took the brave decision to test himself in the intense and high pressured environment of the Scottish Old Firm. His subsequent achievement in winning the Premiership title with Glasgow Rangers really caught our eye as did his experience in Europe. It has been very clear in our discussions with him that Steven’s coaching ambitions, philosophy and values entirely match those of Aston Villa.”